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BJ13 OUV

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,227 mi
Last recorded113,227 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 OUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 113,227 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel slight leak on pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 113,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel slight leak on pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 111,623 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 108,965 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 104,514 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 99,504 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 94,967 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 94,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions nail in tyre also 225x50x17 (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 88,410 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 88,410 miles

Front Registration plate insecure broke in half (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225x50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking/perished (2013) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread area uneven tread wear ,cracking tread/perished (2013) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 71,472 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 57,452 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front day running lamp inop

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2017 47,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 1mm left max around tread centre area ,225x50x17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx left to wear marks (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 37,896 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 OUV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel 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 BJ13 OUV, 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 OUV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 May 2013.

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