Vauxhall Astra Energy (2013)
2013 Vauxhall Astra Energy
CarHunch analysed 288 real MOT records for the 2013 Vauxhall Astra Energy. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 Vauxhall Astra Energy sits marginally above the UK average with an 81.6% first-time pass rate, and notably, no vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a genuinely clean safety record. The petrol variant dominates the dataset and passes at 90.8%, suggesting this engine option is particularly robust.
These cars are averaging 63,785 miles at test, which is reasonable for their age, and they're failing relatively infrequently at 0.59 defects per vehicle with virtually no advisories logged. Before buying, run a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension and brake wear (the likely culprits in that 0.59 failure rate), and you'll have a solid understanding of whether this particular car is sound.
What to check before buying a 2013 Vauxhall Astra Energy
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (90%) | 259 | 90.8% | 0.65 |
| Petrol (10%) | 29 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Vauxhall Astra Energy vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2013 Vauxhall Astra Energy vehicles fall between 48,257 and 76,335 miles.
2013 Vauxhall Astra Energy — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 193 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 84% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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