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AJ05 SHJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,948 mi
Last recorded81,948 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 SHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 81,948 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 77,650 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres have inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 77,650 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Caliper arm stuck (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres have inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 73,075 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 62,898 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 52,932 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 44,883 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 30,812 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 24,383 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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AJ05 SHJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ05 SHJ, 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 AJ05 SHJ registered?

AJ05 SHJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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The MOT history for AJ05 SHJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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