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BJ13 OVG

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,972 mi
Last recorded103,972 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 OVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 103,972 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 103,972 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 95,253 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 95,253 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 84,090 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 77,100 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 69,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 61,201 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted time of test

Fail 22 May 2018 61,200 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted time of test

Pass 29 Apr 2017 53,822 miles

Both front tyres appear to be wearing on shoulders

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cracking in tread grooves

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2016 44,751 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brakes binding on slightly

Fail 20 Apr 2016 44,739 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brakes binding on slightly

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 OVG is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OVG, 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 OVG registered?

BJ13 OVG is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 May 2013.

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