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AE63 VFY

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

177,813 mi
Last recorded177,813 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 VFY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 177,813 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 177,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 168,613 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 154,297 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 140,762 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 140,762 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 124,454 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 124,453 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 110,576 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 101,373 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 87,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge of tyre has flat spots that could cause noise and vibration (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge of tyre has flat spots that could cause noise and vibration (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 71,108 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 53,201 miles

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

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

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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AE63 VFY is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,398cc 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 AE63 VFY, 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 AE63 VFY registered?

AE63 VFY is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 September 2013.

Is AE63 VFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 VFY 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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