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AM53 WMS

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,051 mi
Last recorded88,051 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 WMS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 88,051 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 88,050 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend disc/pads replaced (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 81,091 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 78,234 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 73,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake overheated? recommend discs/pads replaced (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 69,166 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 64,901 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend both front tyres replaced approx 1-2000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 58,288 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 58,288 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 52,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 52,646 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 40,936 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 28,574 miles

Nearside Rear signs of heat build up on disc

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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AM53 WMS is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AM53 WMS, 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 AM53 WMS registered?

AM53 WMS is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is AM53 WMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM53 WMS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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