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BL13 BKE

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,989 mi
Last recorded135,989 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 BKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 135,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 130,684 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both cable outers split and corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 130,684 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both cable outers split and corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 125,618 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 125,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 120,805 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both handbrake cables outer casings split and corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 113,648 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 113,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 109,249 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 103,599 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 99,582 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 88,811 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 83,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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BL13 BKE is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BL13 BKE, 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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BL13 BKE is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 August 2013.

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