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BL13 VPZ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,689 mi
Last recorded91,689 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 VPZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 91,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 87,784 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

battery u/s

coolant low in reservoir

front bumper grills insecure

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with numerous cuts in tread

surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Fail 24 Jul 2024 87,784 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

battery u/s

coolant low in reservoir

front bumper grills insecure

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with numerous cuts in tread

surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 13 Oct 2022 80,618 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 80,019 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 75,500 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 75,500 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 69,965 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre cracked and perrished

Pass 31 Oct 2018 61,764 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 61,784 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 53,271 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 41,127 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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 VPZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VPZ, 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 VPZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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