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BN13 OEC

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,678 mi
Last recorded91,678 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 OEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 91,678 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2024 82,145 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 82,145 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear exhaust box (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 76,505 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 76,505 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 69,556 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 66,988 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 65,588 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 65,588 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 64,055 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords minor cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 59,567 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 52,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm heavily worn inner edge close to ply/cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm heavily worn inner edge close to ply/cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside wiper worn and slightly smears screen

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system flex slightly corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2018 52,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm heavily worn inner edge close to ply/cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working day time running light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm heavily worn inner edge close to ply/cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside wiper worn and slightly smears screen

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system flex slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 46,607 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 42,547 miles

some wear to front brake discs

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 OEC is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OEC, 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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BN13 OEC is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 March 2013.

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