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BAM 117H

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,667 mi
Last recorded47,667 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAM 117H
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 47,667 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 45,944 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 44,287 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 41,673 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 39,456 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 37,162 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 37,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 35,441 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 32,996 miles

Offside Rear Outer brake pad on 4mm: advise new set of pads soon

Pass 15 Jan 2018 29,535 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 29,101 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 23,790 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 23,790 miles

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

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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BAM 117H is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BAM 117H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BAM 117H registered?

BAM 117H is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 June 2013.

Is BAM 117H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAM 117H shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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