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BF13 SZX

2013 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,356 mi
Last recorded90,356 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 SZX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 90,356 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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 13 Nov 2024 82,025 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 77,444 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 76,106 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 76,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 74,763 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 74,762 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 71,468 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 61,420 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2019 48,583 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 38,132 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 38,132 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 29,365 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 29,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 21,510 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 SZX is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,956cc diesel 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 BF13 SZX, 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 BF13 SZX registered?

BF13 SZX is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 March 2013.

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