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BM53 BEN

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,269 mi
Last recorded98,269 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM53 BEN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 98,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 98,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 88,982 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 81,422 miles

Nearside Front day runner in op

Nearside Front engine lower cover not clipped up

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 74,462 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 74,458 miles

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

Offside Front day runner in op

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 65,522 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 58,065 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 58,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 50,288 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 50,280 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2018 41,691 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 34,690 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 28,517 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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BM53 BEN is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BM53 BEN, 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 BM53 BEN registered?

BM53 BEN is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 December 2013.

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