CarVerify

Free Car Check

DS62 XBV

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1956cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,759 mi
Last recorded131,759 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 XBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 131,759 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 131,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush [marked yellow] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 124,188 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 124,188 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 116,573 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 13 Dec 2021 116,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 19 Dec 2020 104,244 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 103,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road crack bigger than 40mm (3.2 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 95,424 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 95,424 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 72,277 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test from back view mirror. ()

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

Nearside Front bumper corner slightly loose.

Nearside Rear bumper corner slightly loose.

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 60,024 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 4 Dec 2017 59,412 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired both side (3.4.4)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 22 Dec 2016 40,556 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 32,492 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DS62 XBV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DS62 XBV?

You can check the full history of DS62 XBV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DS62 XBV registered?

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

Is DS62 XBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS62 XBV shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DS62 XBV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DS62 XBV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.