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BN13 LNJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

104,932 mi
Last recorded104,932 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 LNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 104,932 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 96,016 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 85,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 81,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 76,913 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 73,578 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Sep 2020 66,459 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 56,543 miles

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 52,899 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 52,899 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 47,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.87mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.04mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 39,972 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 LNJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 LNJ, 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 LNJ registered?

BN13 LNJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 March 2013.

Is BN13 LNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN13 LNJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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