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AE63 BYZ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

92,485 mi
Last recorded92,485 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 BYZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 92,485 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 90,260 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 87,106 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 84,268 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 84,214 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 81,760 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 71,800 miles

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

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside rear Inner brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 61,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 51,766 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 39,866 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 25,295 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 20,173 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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AE63 BYZ 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 91.7%.

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 AE63 BYZ, 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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AE63 BYZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 September 2013.

Is AE63 BYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 BYZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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