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BF13 TAV

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,677 mi
Last recorded103,677 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 TAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 103,677 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 103,677 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 88,261 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 88,259 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 82,707 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 82,634 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 59,863 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 59,583 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 55,565 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 51,415 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 42,004 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 TAV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TAV, 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 TAV registered?

BF13 TAV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 March 2013.

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The MOT history for BF13 TAV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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