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AO13 PTU

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,330 mi
Last recorded77,330 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 PTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 77,330 miles

Nearside Front 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 27 Aug 2024 72,920 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 72,920 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 71,135 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 67,730 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 64,716 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 64,712 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 60,170 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 60,160 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 49,411 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 49,411 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 42,179 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 35,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished around tread (cracking)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished around tread(cracking)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 4 May 2017 35,120 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished around tread (cracking)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished around tread(cracking)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 3 May 2016 24,453 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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AO13 PTU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO13 PTU, 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 AO13 PTU registered?

AO13 PTU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 May 2013.

Is AO13 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO13 PTU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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