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C17 TAC

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,282 mi
Last recorded74,282 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 TAC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 74,282 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2025 71,371 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 68,172 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 64,637 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 61,161 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))

Pass 20 May 2021 57,794 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 56,625 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 52,121 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 46,894 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner tyre has 0.0mm on inner

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 46,894 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner tyre has 0.0mm on inner

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 41,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 41,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 36,637 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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C17 TAC is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C17 TAC, 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 C17 TAC registered?

C17 TAC is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 September 2013.

Is C17 TAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C17 TAC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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