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DS62 XPV

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,074 mi
Last recorded156,074 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 XPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 156,074 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 156,024 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 146,388 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pre flexi, plastic coating swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 146,366 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pre flexi, plastic coating swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 134,634 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pre flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 124,058 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 113,479 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 113,470 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 102,301 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very worn, no chords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 90,324 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 80,265 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 67,703 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 52,694 miles

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

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 XPV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red 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 XPV, 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 XPV?

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What year was DS62 XPV registered?

DS62 XPV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 January 2013.

Is DS62 XPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS62 XPV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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