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BV13 JHL

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,442 mi
Last recorded78,442 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 78,442 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2025 78,442 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 74,984 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2024 74,984 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 71,711 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 66,657 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 61,901 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 61,901 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 57,028 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 57,027 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 47,382 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 42,449 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 36,796 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 36,796 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 28,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 JHL is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey 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 JHL, 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 JHL registered?

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

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