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AY13 XGW

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,452 mi
Last recorded116,452 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 XGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 116,452 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

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

Fail 22 Aug 2026 116,452 miles

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

Coolant low

Covers and Shields fitted

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 112,188 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

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

Fail 6 Sep 2025 112,188 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Covers and Shields fitted

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50R17 Both sides sitting on 1.6mm, advise to replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50R17 Both sides + heavily cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 106,287 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

Fail 24 Aug 2024 106,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Headlamp Dipped Beam Inoperative, Unable to Test Aim (4.1.2 (b))

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

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 100,321 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/S/F DRL Inoperative

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 93,638 miles

Covers & shield fitted

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 86,561 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 82,227 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 82,221 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake not tested because of disc

Pass 14 Aug 2019 59,666 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 59,666 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 47,093 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 38,905 miles

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

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

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Jul 2016 27,508 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 24,243 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 XGW is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AY13 XGW, 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 XGW registered?

AY13 XGW is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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