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BL13 OEB

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,632 mi
Last recorded53,632 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 OEB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 53,632 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 53,631 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Jan 2025 51,570 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 51,570 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 49,241 miles

Nearside Rear Inner side light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 215/50/17W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner side light not working

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 47,051 miles

Nearside Rear Inner side light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/17W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 44,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/17W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 42,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/17W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 39,520 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2020 39,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/50/17W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/50/17W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 36,374 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 36,374 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 32,617 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

splits in nearside front tyre tread 215/50/17W

Pass 22 Sep 2016 27,810 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 OEB is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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