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BL13 NBZ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,641 mi
Last recorded79,641 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 NBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 79,641 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 79,639 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 76,350 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 72,513 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 69,458 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 66,210 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 66,205 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 64,644 miles

ns rear tyre cracking

Fail 17 Feb 2020 64,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

ns rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2019 58,955 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 52,942 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 52,942 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2017 50,648 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 49,214 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 49,214 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

N/S/R Tyre worn out on inner edge

O/S/R Tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2016 49,204 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 NBZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NBZ, 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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What year was BL13 NBZ registered?

BL13 NBZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is BL13 NBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL13 NBZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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