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BJ13 SZC

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,417 mi
Last recorded72,417 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 SZC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 72,417 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 67,213 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 60,618 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 60,618 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 55,300 miles

Fuel cap seal cracked

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 55,300 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Fuel cap seal cracked

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 48,767 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 43,999 miles

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 27 Apr 2019 34,706 miles

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

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 29,953 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 25,677 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 19,832 miles

N/S/R Tyre has a nail in tread

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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 SZC is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 SZC, 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 SZC registered?

BJ13 SZC is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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The MOT history for BJ13 SZC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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