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DS62 XRK

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,579 mi
Last recorded116,579 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 116,579 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2024 116,567 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Engine cover fitted

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

Fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2023 103,046 miles

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

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2023 103,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn also dust cover is split upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2022 91,417 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))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2021 77,816 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))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 67,926 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Oct 2019 60,557 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing coming apart (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 60,557 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing coming apart (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 49,199 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 37,619 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 34,356 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 34,356 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2016 28,473 miles

Nearside Rear unable to check seatbelt as child seat fitted

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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 XRK is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XRK, 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 XRK registered?

DS62 XRK is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 February 2013.

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