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AV13 KVB

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,438 mi
Last recorded126,438 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 KVB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 126,438 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2026 126,352 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Both - Damaged (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2025 120,695 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 113,721 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 113,721 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 107,827 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn front and rear centre mounts (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s day time running light not working ( DRL )

Fail 31 May 2023 107,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn front and rear centre mounts (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s day time running light not working ( DRL )

Pass 17 May 2022 97,189 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 97,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 May 2021 92,266 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 65,252 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded join to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded join to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 89,415 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 79,982 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Sep 2019 79,982 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Oct 2018 67,463 miles

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

O/S/F Fog light insecure (removed)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 53,874 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 53,846 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 42,795 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 37,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 KVB is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KVB, 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 KVB is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 July 2013.

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