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BL13 BLN

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

168,505 mi
Last recorded168,505 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 168,505 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 168,464 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 164,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 161,600 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 157,485 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 140,505 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 127,386 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 127,099 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Oct 2017 125,305 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 104,936 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 BLN is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BL13 BLN, 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 BLN is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 July 2013.

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