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AK13 FTN

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,100 mi
Last recorded136,100 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 FTN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 136,100 miles

Nearside Front 2.2 mm plus worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2024 129,653 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 123,542 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 112,788 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 112,787 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 105,610 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 99,304 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 99,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 89,635 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 81,261 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 73,025 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 72,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edges badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges badly worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 60,835 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 60,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 FTN is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc 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 AK13 FTN, 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 FTN registered?

AK13 FTN is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 May 2013.

Is AK13 FTN safe to buy?

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