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AE13 XEW

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,484 mi
Last recorded75,484 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 XEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 75,484 miles

slight exhaust blow from front pipe flexi joint

Pass 5 Nov 2024 69,322 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 69,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked to excess and cords exposed. inside edge out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 62,990 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi exhaust section. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 56,395 miles

Offside Front door check strap worn/noisey

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 8 Nov 2022 56,395 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front door check strap worn/noisey

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 11 Nov 2021 49,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 49,417 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick have been binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 43,042 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 35,069 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 27,254 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 18,539 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 11,131 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 XEW is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AE13 XEW, 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 XEW registered?

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

Is AE13 XEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE13 XEW 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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