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AK13 BWU

2013 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,550 mi
Last recorded91,550 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 BWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 91,550 miles

front flexi deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2024 91,546 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

front flexi deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2023 80,900 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 May 2023 80,900 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2022 75,210 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 65,042 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 57,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 44,459 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 32,664 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 32,664 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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AK13 BWU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK13 BWU, 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 AK13 BWU registered?

AK13 BWU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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