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BG13 FXE

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,914 mi
Last recorded115,914 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 FXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 115,914 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2026 115,914 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 111,234 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective broken/water in light (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 108,045 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 105,501 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 105,500 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 98,987 miles

Offside Front head lamp damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2020 89,990 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 89,990 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 81,502 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Apr 2019 81,283 miles

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

HANDBRAKE LEVER LIFTING HIGH. NOT MUCH RESERVE TRAVEL.

Nearside Front DAY LIGHT RUNNING LIGHT NOT WORKING.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Apr 2018 70,804 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 47,239 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 25,507 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

not enough smoke to register on emissions test

Fail 25 Apr 2016 25,481 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

not enough smoke to register on emissions test

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 FXE is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG13 FXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG13 FXE registered?

BG13 FXE is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 May 2013.

Is BG13 FXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 FXE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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