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AE13 MLY

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Brown Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,267 mi
Last recorded163,267 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 MLY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 163,267 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 145,824 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 124,201 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 123,996 miles

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

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 100,905 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 100,905 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 82,295 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 82,295 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 65,749 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 51,718 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 36,191 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 21,113 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewalls cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 14,685 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 7,192 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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AE13 MLY is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Brown with a 1,956cc diesel 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 AE13 MLY, 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 AE13 MLY registered?

AE13 MLY is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is AE13 MLY safe to buy?

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