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DS62 XAP

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,213 mi
Last recorded129,213 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 129,213 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 127,925 miles

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

Offside drl inop

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

Rear centre seat belt fitted incoccertly but still operational

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 127,922 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside drl inop

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

Rear centre seat belt fitted incoccertly but still operational

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 126,901 miles

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

Rear centre seat belt fitted incorrectly but still operational

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 126,897 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Rear centre seat belt fitted incorrectly but still operational

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 123,922 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 195,813 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 195,813 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2022 195,813 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 114,460 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 102,951 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 95,804 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 87,477 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 71,250 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 53,034 miles

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 XAP is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XAP, 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 XAP registered?

DS62 XAP is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 January 2013.

Is DS62 XAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS62 XAP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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