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BJ13 RWW

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,940 mi
Last recorded126,940 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 RWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 126,940 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 125,198 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 125,150 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective lamp is on (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 112,188 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

PARKING BRAKE HAS JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Fail 13 Dec 2023 112,182 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

PARKING BRAKE HAS JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Pass 9 Dec 2022 99,547 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 91,328 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 84,742 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 84,742 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dpf fault (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 74,935 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 74,935 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 59,591 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 59,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 40,467 miles

Front brake imbalance

Pass 13 Apr 2016 30,701 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 RWW is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RWW, 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 RWW is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 May 2013.

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