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BG13 FCJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,030 mi
Last recorded53,030 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 FCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 53,030 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 50,660 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 48,732 miles

Nearside Rear rear bumper insecure

Nearside mirror cover insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2023 47,182 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 45,180 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 41,302 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 41,302 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 40,925 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 38,013 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 35,448 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 35,448 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 32,623 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 19,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

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 FCJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FCJ, 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 BG13 FCJ registered?

BG13 FCJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is BG13 FCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 FCJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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