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B14 ALD

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Bronze Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,015 mi
Last recorded72,015 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 ALD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 72,015 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Pass 6 Sep 2024 65,198 miles

Front exhaust flange broken fixing

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 60,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily pitted & scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust flexi outer skin loose

exhaust flexi/front pipe bolt broken

exhaust heatshield loose at rear silencer

Pass 7 Sep 2022 52,196 miles

Exhaust mounting defective at back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 52,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective at back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 44,614 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 44,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 38,798 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2020 38,796 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 36,634 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 33,883 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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B14 ALD is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Bronze with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 B14 ALD, 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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B14 ALD is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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