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BV13 ZRJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,567 mi
Last recorded128,567 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 ZRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 128,567 miles

Front Bumper is slightly insecure

Fuel cap seal is slightly deteriorated

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R + N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F + N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 128,567 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Bumper is slightly insecure

Fuel cap seal is slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R + N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F + N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 127,233 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Fuel cap seal is slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F + N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Bumper is slightly insecure

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R + N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 116,464 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 106,956 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 95,828 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 84,456 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 77,759 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 64,807 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 48,277 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 32,142 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 ZRJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZRJ, 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 ZRJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 March 2013.

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