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AK13 XRA

2013 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,368 mi
Last recorded120,368 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 XRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 120,368 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

oil leak engine

Fail 21 Jul 2026 120,366 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

oil leak engine

Pass 21 Jul 2025 110,378 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge + small cuts in tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak engine

Fail 15 Jul 2025 110,079 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge + small cuts in tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak engine

Pass 16 Jul 2024 99,230 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 86,019 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2022 74,911 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jul 2022 74,888 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2021 66,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 56,629 miles

nearside rear tyre perished + worn uneven on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Fail 8 Jul 2020 56,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre perished + worn uneven on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2019 52,506 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE AND PERISHED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE AND PERISHED

Pass 4 Jul 2018 49,248 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 49,248 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 42,527 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

Fail 3 Jul 2017 42,527 miles

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

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

Pass 4 Jul 2016 32,077 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

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 XRA is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AK13 XRA, 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 XRA registered?

AK13 XRA is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 July 2013.

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