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BG13 SAM

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

64,648 mi
Last recorded64,648 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 SAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 64,648 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 60,774 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 57,238 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 53,050 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 49,515 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 49,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 46,757 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing.

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 6 Jul 2020 42,274 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 38,848 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 33,215 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 29,879 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 25,116 miles

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 SAM is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SAM, 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 SAM registered?

BG13 SAM is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2013.

Is BG13 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 SAM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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