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BL13 UMT

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,157 mi
Last recorded137,157 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 137,157 miles

Front under tray splash guard loose

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

all brake pads are new but no grease

rusty exhaust

service sign on dash

Fail 17 Aug 2026 137,155 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm to cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front under tray splash guard loose

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

all brake pads are new but no grease

rusty exhaust

service sign on dash

Pass 26 Aug 2025 129,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 129,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision not bolted in (7.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 120,892 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 111,720 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 105,583 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 99,950 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 95,982 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 92,899 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 85,325 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 85,325 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 77,428 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 77,428 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 64,153 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 UMT is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel 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 UMT, 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 UMT registered?

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

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