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BG13 FDM

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

130,224 mi
Last recorded130,224 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 130,224 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 114,771 miles

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

Nearside 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 8 Jul 2022 103,952 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 103,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2021 98,053 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 93,780 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 81,367 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 68,010 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2017 54,169 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 36,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 FDM is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FDM, 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 FDM registered?

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

Is BG13 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 FDM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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