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AY13 LWT

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,966 mi
Last recorded96,966 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 96,966 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Folded down ()

Fail 15 Jan 2025 96,966 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Folded down ()

Pass 5 Jan 2024 89,143 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 80,985 miles

Nearside Rear axle attachment bracket / mounting corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 71,954 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (Both) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 63,855 miles

Child seat fitted to NSR seat

Coolant warning level light on dash (coolant level seems fine)

Pass 4 Jul 2019 55,173 miles

Zero emissions detected

Fail 2 Jul 2019 55,156 miles

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

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

Zero emissions detected

Pass 6 Jul 2018 42,109 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 41,990 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 39,897 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 32,915 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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AY13 LWT is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LWT, 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 LWT registered?

AY13 LWT is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is AY13 LWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY13 LWT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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