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BV13 ZKS

2013 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,732 mi
Last recorded69,732 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 ZKS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,362cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 69,732 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 69,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 65,491 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))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 60,134 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 60,134 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 54,688 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 54,688 miles

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2022 46,047 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 46,047 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 39,047 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 37,468 miles

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

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

Park brake lever has a high amount of travel

Fail 14 Apr 2020 37,465 miles

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

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

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

Park brake lever has a high amount of travel

Pass 24 Apr 2019 34,963 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 31,800 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 28,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2016 25,601 miles

Nail in N/S/Rear Tyre

Fail 21 Apr 2016 25,601 miles

Nail in N/S/Rear Tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZKS is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZKS, 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 ZKS registered?

BV13 ZKS is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 April 2013.

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