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BL13 VKS

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Brown Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,919 mi
Last recorded125,919 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 VKS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 125,919 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 107,458 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 Sep 2022 92,712 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view central (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 92,711 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view central (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 78,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 65,124 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 48,935 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 48,935 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 38,870 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 31,568 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 24,144 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 VKS is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Brown with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VKS, 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 VKS registered?

BL13 VKS is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 August 2013.

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The MOT history for BL13 VKS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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