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BK13 KJV

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,871 mi
Last recorded103,871 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 KJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 103,871 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Radiator loose

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracked/ perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 103,868 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Radiator loose

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracked/ perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc scored due to low pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 91,805 miles

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

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

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

exhasut flexi deteriorated but no blowing at time of inspection

radiator loose

Pass 12 Dec 2022 79,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 66,538 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 53,359 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 65,460 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 65,459 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 57,187 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 47,473 miles

Coolant low

Fail 21 Dec 2017 47,465 miles

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Coolant low

Pass 28 Jul 2016 26,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BK13 KJV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KJV, 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 KJV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 April 2013.

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