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BV13 JBY

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,990 mi
Last recorded125,990 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 JBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 125,990 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 125,905 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Split. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged.

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged.

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wiper blade ineffective/split.

Pass 23 Mar 2024 111,074 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 97,740 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 97,647 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 90,073 miles

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 12 Mar 2021 79,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Mar 2020 70,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

front brake discs heavy lip edges

Fail 17 Mar 2020 70,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

front brake discs heavy lip edges

Pass 20 Mar 2019 63,598 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre inner treads wear/treads cracks

Fail 14 Mar 2019 63,518 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

n/s/r tyre inner treads wear/treads cracks

Pass 9 Mar 2018 53,434 miles

both front tyres inner/outer treads wear

brake pedal rubber slight split

n/s/f tyre outer wall cut

n/s/r tyre inner treads wear

o/s/r tyre heavy inner treads wear

o/s/r tyre inner treads cut/outer centre treads cracks

Pass 3 Mar 2017 42,329 miles

Front tyres slightly worn on edges

Rear tyres slightly worn inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2016 32,559 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 32,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 JBY is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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