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BJ13 EYL

2013 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,817 mi
Last recorded128,817 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 EYL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 128,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 128,814 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

coolant level low

Pass 16 Dec 2024 125,009 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 122,654 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2023 122,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn threw to 2nd ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn threw to 2nd ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 115,092 miles

advise front windscreen has a chip and crack in it at n/s but not in drivers view and not affecting view advise to repair

advise o/s/r tyre worn on edges near limit of 1.6mm within 3/4 tread breadth also outer wall cracked and perished but not reaching ply or cords advise to replace

Pass 25 Nov 2021 102,402 miles

advise n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge and sidewall is starting to perish advise to replace

advise slight misting to n/s/f shocker

Pass 16 Nov 2020 94,320 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing

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

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))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 94,320 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal rubber wearing

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

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))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 83,907 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 83,907 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 70,722 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 52,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 52,206 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 43,043 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 43,043 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2016 38,953 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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BJ13 EYL is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BJ13 EYL, 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 BJ13 EYL registered?

BJ13 EYL is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 May 2013.

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