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AY63 FMJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,786 mi
Last recorded89,786 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 FMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 89,786 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 79,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 72,255 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 62,750 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2022 53,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 53,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 45,958 miles

Fuel filler cap seal slightly perished but still sealing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 40,737 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 36,292 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 31,650 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 26,700 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 20,733 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 FMJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AY63 FMJ, 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 FMJ registered?

AY63 FMJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 September 2013.

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