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B33 BRD

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,547 mi
Last recorded136,547 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB33 BRD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2026 136,547 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Rear exhaust major leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded ON BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 130,796 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded ON BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2025 130,526 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded ON BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 121,413 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 121,412 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 112,660 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2023 112,380 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 103,841 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 103,741 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 99,896 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 97,331 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 76,363 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 76,363 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 70,493 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 68,870 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 61,687 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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B33 BRD is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B33 BRD, 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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B33 BRD is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 October 2013.

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