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AV13 GAX

2013 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,942 mi
Last recorded132,942 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 GAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 132,942 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Dec 2024 132,942 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2023 116,944 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

osr tyre low on pressure

Fail 14 Dec 2023 116,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

osr tyre low on pressure

Pass 14 Dec 2022 105,211 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 99,979 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 99,740 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine water level below min

Pass 5 Dec 2020 84,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly out of shape/ scalloped on inner edge - Very close to/ on limit! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly out of shape/ scalloped on inner edge - Very close to/ on limit! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 75,952 miles

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

rear tyres close to legall limit

Pass 18 Dec 2018 61,308 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 60,368 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 53,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 53,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre bold on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 36,242 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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AV13 GAX is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in White 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 AV13 GAX, 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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AV13 GAX is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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