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AU13 RKV

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,550 mi
Last recorded130,550 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 RKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 130,550 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 120,226 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 120,226 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear 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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 112,500 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 108,658 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 102,091 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 93,712 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 84,953 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 84,937 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 77,169 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 77,161 miles

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

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (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))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 64,470 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 46,218 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 41,091 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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AU13 RKV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AU13 RKV, 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 AU13 RKV registered?

AU13 RKV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 March 2013.

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The MOT history for AU13 RKV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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