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DS62 XMK

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,928 mi
Last recorded138,928 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 XMK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 138,928 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 128,814 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 117,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer cover split slightly (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer cover split slightly (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 106,372 miles

both side handbrake cable outer covers cracking

Fail 14 Feb 2022 106,372 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

both side handbrake cable outer covers cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2021 97,777 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))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 90,737 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2019 78,036 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 67,084 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2017 55,791 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 45,444 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 45,444 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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 XMK is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XMK, 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 XMK registered?

DS62 XMK is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 February 2013.

Is DS62 XMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS62 XMK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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