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AY13 LUZ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,750 mi
Last recorded91,750 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 LUZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 91,750 miles

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))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2025 91,750 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 82,514 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 80,161 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 76,752 miles

Front wipers blades worn

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 11 Mar 2022 73,347 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 70,076 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 3 Mar 2020 68,012 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 63,434 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 60,043 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 56,502 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover & under-shield fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2017 56,502 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover & under-shield fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 45,855 miles

all 3 wipers slightly smearing screens

engine cover & under-tray fitted

front No plate slightly damaged

headlight aim set to zero to retest

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 3 Mar 2016 45,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all 3 wipers slightly smearing screens

engine cover & under-tray fitted

front No plate slightly damaged

headlight aim set to zero to retest

item removed from drivers view prior to test

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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AY13 LUZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel 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 AY13 LUZ, 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 AY13 LUZ registered?

AY13 LUZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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The MOT history for AY13 LUZ 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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