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CX13 VLM

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,482 mi
Last recorded90,482 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX13 VLM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2026 90,482 miles

Central Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Parking brake lever stuck in the on position (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe going into the first silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Orange tinted through excessive overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pads Orange tinted through excessive overheating

Rear Coil spring corroded Both and they are not a matched pair (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 86,155 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 82,120 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 77,060 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 77,060 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 69,340 miles

EXHAUST BLOWING SLIGHTLY

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 59,675 miles

front tyres worn/bald on inner edges and close to limit

Pass 13 Nov 2020 50,336 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 35,708 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 25,224 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 20,342 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 16,284 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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CX13 VLM is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CX13 VLM, 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 CX13 VLM registered?

CX13 VLM is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 April 2013.

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