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AJ13 TYK

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,994 mi
Last recorded86,994 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 TYK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2025 86,994 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp is not working.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn on inner edge and has a nail it it. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 86,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb is fitted incorrectly. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp is not working.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn on inner edge and has a nail it it. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 75,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 72,821 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 72,291 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 69,185 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 65,529 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 65,528 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2020 56,229 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 56,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2018 39,636 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 39,636 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 32,809 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 22,756 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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AJ13 TYK is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel 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 AJ13 TYK, 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 TYK is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 August 2013.

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