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AY63 FKZ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,495 mi
Last recorded156,495 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 FKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 156,495 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 138,063 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 131,369 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 131,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 120,252 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/ cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 110,808 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 110,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 102,547 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 93,295 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin asap uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 93,291 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin asap uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 82,839 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 70,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2016 53,781 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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AY63 FKZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AY63 FKZ, 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 AY63 FKZ registered?

AY63 FKZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 October 2013.

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