Vauxhall Astra Sri (2013)
2013 Vauxhall Astra Sri
CarHunch analysed 322 real MOT records for the 2013 Vauxhall Astra Sri. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 Vauxhall Astra SRI falls short of the UK average, with a 72.7% first-time pass rate compared to 80% nationally—meaning one in four fail their MOT. The good news is that no vehicles in this cohort have recorded a dangerous defect, so safety-critical failures aren't a pattern here.
These Astras are running around 70,000 miles on average, which is reasonable for their age, and they're generating 0.66 failures per vehicle—suggesting wear-and-tear issues rather than fundamental design problems. When shopping for one, budget for repairs on the horizon and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on suspension, exhaust, and brake components, which typically show up in the failure logs for this generation.
What to check before buying a 2013 Vauxhall Astra Sri
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 (80%) | 257 | 89.4% | 0.78 |
| Petrol (20%) | 63 | 5% | 0.19 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Vauxhall Astra Sri 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 Sri vehicles fall between 57,494 and 81,803 miles.
2013 Vauxhall Astra Sri — Still on the Road
179 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 77% of the peak remain.
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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