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BG13 EKB

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,378 mi
Last recorded108,378 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 EKB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 108,378 miles

both front tyres showing approx 2.5mm tread in places

n/s/r tyre showing approx 2.2mm tread in places

o/s/r park brake low efficiency

o/s/r tyre showing approx 3.0mm tread in places

Pass 12 Jun 2025 101,075 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front door check strap worn

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal antislip worn

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2025 101,075 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front door check strap worn

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Position lamp not working both side front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal antislip worn

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2024 94,115 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear lateral arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

center exhaust section corroded

engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2023 86,164 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced lateral arm mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

center and rear exhaust sections corroded

engine and underbody covers fitted

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2022 79,909 miles

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

front and middle exhaust sections corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2021 72,433 miles

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2020 67,977 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2019 61,159 miles

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

engine covers fitted

middle exhaust section corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2019 61,159 miles

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

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

both front daytime running lights inoperative

engine covers fitted

middle exhaust section corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2018 53,975 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone (b) (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2018 53,974 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone (b) (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2017 45,075 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side front (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2016 33,184 miles

engine covers fitted

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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BG13 EKB is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BG13 EKB, 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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BG13 EKB is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 June 2013.

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