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BD13 FAM

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

92,593 mi
Last recorded92,593 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 FAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 92,593 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2026 92,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 86,301 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 26 Jun 2025 86,295 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2024 81,168 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 81,168 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 76,615 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 69,482 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 64,737 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn inner edge

Offside Front badly worn inner edge tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2021 64,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre badly worn inner edge

Offside Front badly worn inner edge tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2020 62,042 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 62,042 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 55,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 97V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 97V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 97V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 55,553 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 97V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 97V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 97V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 48,257 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 48,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 39,621 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 39,621 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 27,486 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 27,432 miles

Emissions not tested oil level too high (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 3x punctures

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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BD13 FAM is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BD13 FAM, 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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What year was BD13 FAM registered?

BD13 FAM is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 July 2013.

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