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AP13 DEC

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,445 mi
Last recorded76,445 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP13 DEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 76,445 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 64,444 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 55,222 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 47,818 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 46,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 41,560 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 36,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 32,949 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Jun 2017 21,666 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 17,917 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 17,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AP13 DEC is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP13 DEC, 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 AP13 DEC registered?

AP13 DEC is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 July 2013.

Is AP13 DEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP13 DEC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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