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BV13 XBS

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,471 mi
Last recorded150,471 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 XBS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 150,471 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 11 May 2026 150,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 143,017 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside handbrake performance lower than nearside

Fail 12 May 2025 143,015 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside handbrake performance lower than nearside

Pass 28 May 2024 136,293 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn in places (1.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, swollen under plastic coating in places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, swollen under plastic coating in places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under plastic coating in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 May 2024 136,291 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn in places (1.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, swollen under plastic coating in places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges - 3mm in places - 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, swollen under plastic coating in places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under plastic coating in places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting outer sidewall - 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge - 3mm in places - 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear coil spring touches the fuel filler neck

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs look worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2023 128,551 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 127,332 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2021 117,183 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 103,195 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 90,505 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 80,012 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 67,811 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 58,480 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 XBS is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel 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 XBS, 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 XBS is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 March 2013.

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