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BL62 GDJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,406 mi
Last recorded150,406 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL62 GDJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 150,406 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 150,406 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak FLEXI (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 143,108 miles

CODES 12 16 and 24 DISPLAYED VARIOUS BULD REPLACED AND CONNECTIONS CLEANED , FAULT CODES CHECKED & DELETED

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT LEAK NEAR FRONT FLEXY PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S & N/S FRONT DISCS SLIGHT WEAR/LIP ,PADS OK (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC FACE SLIGHTLY SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 143,108 miles

CODES 12 16 and 24 DISPLAYED VARIOUS BULD REPLACED AND CONNECTIONS CLEANED , FAULT CODES CHECKED & DELETED

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT LEAK NEAR FRONT FLEXY PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S & N/S FRONT DISCS SLIGHT WEAR/LIP ,PADS OK (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working BULB REPLACED 1 x 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC FACE SLIGHTLY SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working REPLACED BULB 1x 580 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BORTH BULBS DISCOLOURED AND CONNECTION CORRODED , BULBS REPLACED ETC 2x 501 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 132,266 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT LEAK AT FLEXY PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush TOP MOUNT BUSH SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 132,266 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT LEAK AT FLEXY PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam 1 X H7 FITTED (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush TOP MOUNT BUSH SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 119,390 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE CORRODED SLIGHT LEAK (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 106,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 106,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 94,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut and damage on the outside wall no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking, perishing, worn on the inside edge, cut in thread no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear coil springs coils touching each other

Fail 18 Jan 2021 94,829 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut and damage on the outside wall no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking, perishing, worn on the inside edge, cut in thread no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear coil springs coils touching each other

Pass 14 Jan 2020 85,618 miles

exhaust flexy mesh detached, no evidence of gas leak

Pass 22 Jan 2019 75,509 miles

exhaust flexi damaged, no evidence of leak

Pass 16 Jan 2018 61,793 miles

Nearside Front Inner Accelerated tyre wear on inside edge

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in side wall and tread pattern

Offside Front Inner Tyre has accelerated wear on inside edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in side wall and tread pattern

Fail 16 Jan 2018 61,793 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Accelerated tyre wear on inside edge

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in side wall and tread pattern

Offside Front Inner Tyre has accelerated wear on inside edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in side wall and tread pattern

Pass 17 Jan 2017 47,575 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 35,519 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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BL62 GDJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BL62 GDJ, 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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BL62 GDJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 January 2013.

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