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BJ13 OVL

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,263 mi
Last recorded117,263 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 117,263 miles

Front Lower grill damaged

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 117,263 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower grill damaged

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 110,474 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 104,776 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes corroding under outer coatings (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 99,294 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis rails and inner sills have surface corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 99,242 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis rails and inner sills have surface corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 91,972 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn inner adgfes wnd cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 90,195 miles

Handbrake just met minimum requirements at 16% efficiency. ADVISE INSPECTION/REPAIR SOON

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad low. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/scored on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 85,780 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 81,421 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 May 2017 63,306 miles
Pass 8 May 2016 49,636 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 OVL 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 83.3%.

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

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