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DS62 WRD

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,384 mi
Last recorded126,384 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 WRD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 126,384 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 126,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 120,428 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2024 120,428 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 112,038 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 105,290 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 105,290 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 96,759 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 90,516 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 77,932 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 77,932 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 64,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 64,645 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 52,248 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 39,823 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2015 27,216 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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DS62 WRD is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 63,601 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS62 WRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 13 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DS62 WRD registered?

DS62 WRD is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2013.

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