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BL13 OCU

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

45,056 mi
Last recorded45,056 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 OCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 45,056 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2025 44,629 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 44,628 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 43,693 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low / tyre cracked and perished (2013) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low / tyre cracked and perished (2013) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 42,816 miles

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

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

both rear tyres feathered inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2022 41,597 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 40,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low / tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low / tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 39,197 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 36,077 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 31,613 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 26,415 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 21,757 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 OCU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OCU, 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 OCU registered?

BL13 OCU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 August 2013.

Is BL13 OCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL13 OCU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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