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BV13 FPN

2013 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,757 mi
Last recorded136,757 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 FPN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 136,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 136,757 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 120,129 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 100,574 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 100,574 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 75,567 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 75,567 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2021 50,787 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 46,462 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 45,053 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front flexi pipe showing signs of leaking at joint

oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Feb 2018 42,783 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 37,255 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 30,575 miles

Front internal headlamp adjuster altered to re-check headlamp aims

Fail 27 Feb 2016 30,575 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' object hanging interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Front internal headlamp adjuster altered to re-check headlamp aims

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 FPN is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FPN, 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 FPN registered?

BV13 FPN is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 March 2013.

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