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DS62 ZSJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,475 mi
Last recorded114,475 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 ZSJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 114,475 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 May 2026 114,450 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 112,823 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 111,312 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 97,810 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 97,809 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 80,557 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 68,226 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 68,226 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 65,460 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage powersteering hose (2.1.5 (a))

engine oil leak. (pressure switch)

Fail 3 Nov 2020 65,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage powersteering hose (2.1.5 (a))

engine oil leak. (pressure switch)

Pass 20 Nov 2019 57,648 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SEVERAL HOSES . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 2MM. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 2MM. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 57,648 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SEVERAL HOSES . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 2MM. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 2MM. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 41,554 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 41,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 28,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cuts to sidewall - RECOMMEND REPLACE (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 18,589 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 10,890 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 ZSJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZSJ, 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 ZSJ registered?

DS62 ZSJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 February 2013.

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