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AO63 ACU

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,427 mi
Last recorded85,427 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO63 ACU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 85,427 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 85,427 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut on tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 79,818 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 73,556 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 73,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Rotating backwards the brake get very tight/ lock up. (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

The NSR brake has got very hot & changed colour, the pads have turned brittle.

Pass 9 Sep 2022 67,684 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 67,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 62,095 miles

Both the front tyres are starting to go out of shape.

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 57,134 miles

Front Tyres wearing inner edges

Rear Tyres slightly worn uneven inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 48,686 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 48,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts to cord. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 41,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED +FEATHERED ON INNER EDGE

Pass 29 Aug 2017 33,527 miles

Exhaust flexi is broken and leaking gases

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 24,826 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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AO63 ACU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO63 ACU, 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 AO63 ACU registered?

AO63 ACU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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