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AK13 KVS

2013 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,962 mi
Last recorded120,962 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 KVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 120,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm- inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17- 2mm- inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 115,677 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brakes overheated slightly

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 111,711 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))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 107,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has slight wear.

Fail 5 Oct 2022 107,596 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle 205/50/17 rh - 225/50/17 lh (5.2.3 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has slight wear.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 103,230 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear ferrules corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2021 103,212 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear ferrules corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2020 97,625 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 86,069 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 79,449 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

front tyres bald inner edges

nsf daytime running lamp inop

Pass 4 Apr 2017 69,687 miles

osf daytime running light inop

Pass 19 Apr 2016 53,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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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AK13 KVS is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KVS, 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 KVS registered?

AK13 KVS is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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