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BK13 HWN

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,255 mi
Last recorded130,255 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 HWN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2026 130,255 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb also incorrect colour (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb also incorrect colour (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 3.2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front ABS wheel speed sensor wire insecure

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 129,739 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel Filler Neck Pipes ()

Nearside Front Fog Lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wing Mirror Top Cover Missing

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 129,432 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 129,431 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 122,420 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 122,420 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured both (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2022 109,598 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 100,768 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))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 100,768 miles

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

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

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))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 92,345 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 77,936 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 77,715 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 56,543 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 32,060 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 23,779 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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BK13 HWN is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,956cc 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 BK13 HWN, 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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BK13 HWN is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 April 2013.

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