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DS62 XRT

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,462 mi
Last recorded127,462 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 127,462 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 127,454 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 111,208 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 91,358 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 76,198 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2020 75,276 miles

Rear fog lamp not working bulb holder missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 60,739 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 60,725 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 48,114 miles

front and rear pads can not be viwed. covers under tray fitted all round and inner and outer sill has covers on can not be viwed.

Pass 19 Dec 2016 41,697 miles

Rear adv rear tyres cracking in tread

adv offside front tyre wearing thin on edges

Pass 29 Feb 2016 36,478 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 XRT is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XRT, 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 XRT registered?

DS62 XRT is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 February 2013.

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