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BL13 BKV

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

72,257 mi
Last recorded72,257 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 BKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,362cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 72,257 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 72,258 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 64,284 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 64,284 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 56,386 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 56,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 52,696 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe leaking and slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 52,694 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs are lipped aswell (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe leaking and slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 48,694 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 48,694 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 44,895 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 44,895 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 40,908 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 35,316 miles

Front discs worn

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 17 Feb 2018 29,196 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 29,196 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 22,532 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 15,914 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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BL13 BKV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BKV, 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 BKV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 March 2013.

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