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BV13 FOC

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,319 mi
Last recorded68,319 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 FOC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 68,319 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 61,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close. 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 50,488 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 50,471 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 38,682 miles

Offside Front mirror back/case missing not likely to cause injury

Pass 12 Aug 2021 23,296 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 21,801 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 19,668 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 16,370 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 16,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 12,824 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 9,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper windscreen swept area has official parking permit

Offside Front tyre low on tread inner edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 7,563 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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BV13 FOC is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 BV13 FOC, 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 BV13 FOC registered?

BV13 FOC is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is BV13 FOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV13 FOC 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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