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BJ13 NZF

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

164,959 mi
Last recorded164,959 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 NZF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 164,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 157,047 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 157,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 156,298 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 156,298 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 146,252 miles

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

engine light is on

Fail 6 Sep 2021 146,252 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

engine light is on

Pass 3 Sep 2020 128,790 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 128,790 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 104,894 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 104,388 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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 90,908 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 90,908 miles

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Trims broken and have sharp edge - tap applied as a temporary fix (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 73,055 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 62,980 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Coolant leak ()

Pass 30 Apr 2016 49,305 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 49,305 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 NZF is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 NZF, 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 NZF registered?

BJ13 NZF is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 April 2013.

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