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BF13 BVO

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,493 mi
Last recorded71,493 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 BVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,362cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 71,493 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 71,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 71,484 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 64,298 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 62,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 54,793 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake performance low 16%

Fail 24 Apr 2023 54,793 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 45,088 miles

Central Front Exhaust flex deteriorated

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 38,904 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 38,904 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 35,638 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 35,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 34,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 30,549 miles

Oil leak Sump area ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 28,394 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 26,185 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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BF13 BVO is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF13 BVO, 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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BF13 BVO is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 March 2013.

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