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BL13 UMS

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,535 mi
Last recorded143,535 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 UMS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 143,535 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 139,813 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 135,794 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 126,843 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 115,849 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 102,987 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 91,409 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 91,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 91,401 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 84,668 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 84,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 76,978 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 70,555 miles

Nearside Rear tyre running out off shape

Offside Rear tyre running out off shape

on board dash warning light several faults

Fail 3 Sep 2016 70,555 miles

Nearside Rear tyre running out off shape

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre running out off shape

on board dash warning light several faults

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 UMS is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UMS, 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 UMS registered?

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

Is BL13 UMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL13 UMS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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