CarVerify

Free Car Check

AB10 MER

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,576 mi
Last recorded145,576 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB10 MER
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 145,576 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 139,394 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 136,922 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 30 Aug 2022 135,374 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Aug 2021 109,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive pipes corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 109,033 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive pipes corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 99,916 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 84,662 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 84,660 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 73,012 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 50,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 32,851 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AB10 MER is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey 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 AB10 MER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AB10 MER?

You can check the full history of AB10 MER by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AB10 MER registered?

AB10 MER is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 July 2013.

Is AB10 MER safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB10 MER shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AB10 MER have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AB10 MER. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.