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AK62 VFU

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,640 mi
Last recorded103,640 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 VFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 103,640 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 103,640 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 86,055 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 86,055 miles

Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 78,565 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 59,008 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 53,169 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 47,096 miles

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2016 40,379 miles

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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AK62 VFU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK62 VFU, 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 AK62 VFU registered?

AK62 VFU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 January 2013.

Is AK62 VFU safe to buy?

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