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BN13 VAD

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,105 mi
Last recorded158,105 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 VAD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 158,105 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2024 158,105 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 139,333 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 139,331 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 134,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 129,328 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 124,338 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 119,658 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 119,655 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2018 111,255 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 111,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Bulb fitted incorrectly, corrected at time of test (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 106,004 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 91,134 miles

child seat fitted

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 VAD is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VAD, 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 VAD registered?

BN13 VAD is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 April 2013.

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The MOT history for BN13 VAD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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