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AB13 LVB

2013 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

72,437 mi
Last recorded72,437 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB13 LVB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 72,437 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From exhaust flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From back box area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Slight oil leak on engine

Fail 5 Aug 2025 72,437 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From exhaust flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From back box area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Slight oil leak on engine

Pass 6 Aug 2024 68,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Slight oil leak on engine

Fail 6 Aug 2024 68,205 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Before flexi (chalked) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From rear view mirror ()

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Slight oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Aug 2023 63,620 miles

1 litre oil added prior to test

Central Front Exhaust flexi outer cover broken but no blowing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Slight oil leak on engine

Pass 8 Aug 2022 60,114 miles

Front exhaust flexi outer cover broken but not blowing

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 60,114 miles

Front exhaust flexi outer cover broken but not blowing

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 55,895 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Jul 2021 55,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jul 2020 52,405 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 52,402 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Aug 2019 48,612 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 41,323 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 41,323 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 36,067 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 29,485 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 29,485 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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AB13 LVB is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AB13 LVB, 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 AB13 LVB registered?

AB13 LVB is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 July 2013.

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The MOT history for AB13 LVB shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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