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BN13 KWE

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,253 mi
Last recorded108,253 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 KWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 108,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front inner and all front to rear pipes also have swollen protective coating. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 97,015 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 90,443 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 76,408 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 66,378 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 63,575 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 63,575 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2020 60,090 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 60,089 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

exhaust gases leaking in engine bay (injector leak)

Pass 2 May 2019 49,551 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 45,424 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 40,523 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Mar 2016 32,511 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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BN13 KWE is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BN13 KWE, 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 BN13 KWE registered?

BN13 KWE is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 March 2013.

Is BN13 KWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN13 KWE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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