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BJ13 OVK

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,594 mi
Last recorded117,594 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 OVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 117,594 miles

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

both DRL bulbs inop

Fail 10 Jul 2024 117,564 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

both DRL bulbs inop

Pass 18 Jul 2023 109,901 miles

Nearside Front DRL inop

Fail 8 Jul 2023 109,894 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front DRL inop

Pass 30 Jun 2022 104,280 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 104,280 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front Bracket Snapped (6.1.2 (a))

N/S DRL Inop

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jul 2021 97,055 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 97,053 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm plus cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2020 94,240 miles

uneven wear o/s/f tyre inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2019 89,681 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 82,852 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 76,918 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 58,985 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 48,086 miles

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

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 OVK is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OVK, 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 OVK registered?

BJ13 OVK is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 May 2013.

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