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B23 LOX

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,522 mi
Last recorded72,522 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 LOX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 72,522 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 68,765 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 65,915 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 65,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2022 60,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Dec 2021 51,918 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 45,479 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2019 40,140 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 37,188 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 37,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 32,285 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracks in tread.

Pass 12 Apr 2017 27,371 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight cracks in tread on both rear tyres.

Fail 12 Apr 2017 27,371 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight cracks in tread on both rear tyres.

Pass 13 Apr 2016 19,366 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 19,366 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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B23 LOX is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B23 LOX, 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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B23 LOX is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 April 2013.

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