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BL13 TXX

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,956 mi
Last recorded129,956 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 TXX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 129,956 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 124,906 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 122,515 miles

day time running lights inop

Fail 19 Jan 2024 122,514 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

day time running lights inop

Pass 24 Jan 2023 119,654 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 119,653 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 115,027 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 103,074 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 100,423 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 98,263 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 77,437 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 77,437 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 56,478 miles

offside rear and nearside front tyres worn on edges

Fail 17 Jul 2017 56,478 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear and nearside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Jul 2016 37,115 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 TXX is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TXX, 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 TXX registered?

BL13 TXX is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 August 2013.

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