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BN13 KYP

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,205 mi
Last recorded136,205 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 136,205 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 136,205 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 127,153 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 127,153 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 119,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 119,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 110,977 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 110,977 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front daytime running light inop

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 101,151 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/f and n/s/r ()

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 94,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 94,172 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 82,929 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2018 73,544 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 63,477 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 47,790 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in

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 KYP is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN13 KYP, 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 KYP registered?

BN13 KYP is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 March 2013.

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