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AJ62 PLZ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1362cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,045 mi
Last recorded119,045 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 PLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,362cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2023 119,045 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 116,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235x45x19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 114,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 113,094 miles

Engine oil leak, blowing onto exhaust front pipe and contaminating suspension/steering rubber components.

Front Exhaust system blowing, but emissions unaffected, possible manifold gasket.

Offside Front Outer Driveshaft CV Gaiter twisted, but not excessively.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 110,592 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 107,604 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 107,602 miles

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

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

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

Front both front brake pads low

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 94,216 miles

Central Outer hi-level stop lamp inop

Pass 3 Jan 2017 73,014 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 73,014 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 53,663 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 53,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear 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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AJ62 PLZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AJ62 PLZ, 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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AJ62 PLZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 January 2013.

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