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AJ13 LJK

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,593 mi
Last recorded150,593 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 LJK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 150,593 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 150,470 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play bearing binding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play bearing binding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 141,408 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 141,408 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 130,578 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 118,462 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 105,257 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 105,257 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 100,754 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 100,754 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 93,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads are about 2/3 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front day time running light not working

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads are about 2/3 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 93,906 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads are about 2/3 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front day time running light not working

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads are about 2/3 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 78,170 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 58,452 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 34,915 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AJ13 LJK is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AJ13 LJK, 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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AJ13 LJK is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 August 2013.

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