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BV13 FOP

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,182 mi
Last recorded80,182 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 FOP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 80,182 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 73,073 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 57,994 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 57,994 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 55,023 miles

Front tyres 2-3 mm

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2-3,000 miles left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Mar 2020 51,105 miles

Coolant level low

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Aprox 3-4,000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 51,105 miles

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

Coolant level low

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Aprox 3-4,000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 43,819 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 43,819 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 36,519 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 29,566 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 22,776 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 Mar 2016 22,632 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

coolant leak, level low

rear wiper blade split

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 FOP is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,398cc petrol 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 BV13 FOP, 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 FOP registered?

BV13 FOP is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 March 2013.

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