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DS62 WVW

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,518 mi
Last recorded156,518 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 WVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 156,518 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 9 Dec 2024 156,518 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Nov 2023 153,203 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 148,831 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 144,107 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 143,797 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 137,647 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 137,647 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 123,636 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 105,338 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 88,772 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 71,725 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 52,902 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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 WVW is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WVW, 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 WVW registered?

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

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