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BG13 LMU

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,385 mi
Last recorded105,385 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 LMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,362cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 105,385 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 97,960 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 97,951 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 89,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 81,736 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 74,303 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 64,860 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 64,860 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 55,759 miles

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

fuel cap seal perishing.

wipers smeary

Pass 7 Nov 2018 47,285 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Offside Front tyre wearing low

Pass 9 Nov 2017 37,079 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 37,070 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 37,062 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 27,737 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front nail in tyre

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 LMU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,362cc petrol 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 LMU, 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 LMU registered?

BG13 LMU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 June 2013.

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