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AE13 LYG

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,586 mi
Last recorded77,586 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 LYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 77,586 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 74,969 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack has slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 67,478 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 60,223 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2022 60,223 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 55,241 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Around gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 55,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Around gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Both discs, with signs of overheated (Orange).

Pass 15 Feb 2020 51,709 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area pos diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 44,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 44,801 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 39,101 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 38,986 miles

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 8 Feb 2017 27,384 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 18,305 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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AE13 LYG is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AE13 LYG, 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 AE13 LYG registered?

AE13 LYG is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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