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AP63 SZE

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,359 mi
Last recorded124,359 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP63 SZE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 124,359 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 116,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 116,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 109,574 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on to flex corroded under plastic coating. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears. ()

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 109,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on to flex corroded under plastic coating. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears. ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 100,125 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto rear flexy. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside and Nearside Front daytime running light inop.

Small stone chip screen

Fail 1 Feb 2023 100,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto rear flexy. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside and Nearside Front daytime running light inop.

Small stone chip screen

Pass 8 Feb 2022 91,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front daytime running light inop.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto rear flexy. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r. ()

Fail 26 Jan 2022 91,481 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front daytime running light inop.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto rear flexy. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r. ()

Pass 12 Jan 2021 84,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats. ()

Fail 12 Jan 2021 84,089 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both n/s/f and o/s/f. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats. ()

Pass 9 Jan 2020 77,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm on outer tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 61,585 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 49,170 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 37,091 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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AP63 SZE is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,300cc diesel 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 AP63 SZE, 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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AP63 SZE is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2013.

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