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BV13 HYW

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,066 mi
Last recorded116,066 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 HYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 116,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Mar 2025 107,966 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 107,966 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 102,437 miles

Nearside Rear panel damage

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine wet had to add oil to complete mot as found on pre checks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 102,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box hole/rusted (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear panel damage

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine wet had to add oil to complete mot as found on pre checks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 94,562 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant expansion bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 94,560 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits misfire present (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant expansion bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 88,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 81,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 71,121 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 60,939 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 51,123 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 42,786 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 33,940 miles

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 HYW is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HYW, 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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BV13 HYW is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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