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CV13 KBY

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,906 mi
Last recorded75,906 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV13 KBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 75,906 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 75,871 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 72,492 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 72,465 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside Performance not as effective as Offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Handbrake Performance Weaker and only Just Met requirements

Fail 14 Feb 2024 72,465 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside Performance not as effective as Offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Handbrake Performance Weaker and only Just Met requirements

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 70,183 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 65,190 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 65,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 60,110 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 56,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 52,548 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2018 45,500 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 36,951 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 27,953 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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CV13 KBY is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CV13 KBY, 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 CV13 KBY registered?

CV13 KBY is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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