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BJ13 LCY

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,822 mi
Last recorded101,822 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 LCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 101,822 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 101,822 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 95,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm, 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Daytime running light inoperative

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm, 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 88,170 miles

Offside Front DRL lamp not working

Fail 4 Feb 2022 88,170 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 215 50 17 ()

Offside Front DRL lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 80,239 miles

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

Nearside Front daylight running light not working.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50r17. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

coolant level low.

Fail 9 Feb 2021 80,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Front daylight running light not working.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50r17. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

coolant level low.

Pass 29 Jan 2020 72,260 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 72,259 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front day running light not working

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

coolant bottle empty

Pass 4 Feb 2019 64,274 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 64,273 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 56,580 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 56,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit inner edge bald 215/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 48,215 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 45,016 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 LCY is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LCY, 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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BJ13 LCY is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 May 2013.

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