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BV13 ZRA

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,450 mi
Last recorded113,450 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 ZRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 113,450 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 182,500 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 182,465 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 111,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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 5 May 2022 106,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2021 103,735 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2021 103,735 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 97,040 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 97,040 miles

Emissions not tested coolant housing leaking coolant (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 78,845 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 65,333 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 47,862 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 29,332 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 ZRA is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZRA, 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 ZRA registered?

BV13 ZRA is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 March 2013.

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The MOT history for BV13 ZRA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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