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BV13 ZVA

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

47,784 mi
Last recorded47,784 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 ZVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2026 47,784 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2026 47,784 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 41,000 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 37,493 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 35,733 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi in a poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 35,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi in a poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 32,827 miles

Coolant level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 32,803 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Coolant level low

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 30,390 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Central Front Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 30,388 miles

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

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

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Central Front Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 27,925 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 24,040 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 20,615 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Mar 2018 20,615 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 16,893 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear tyres cracking in tread.

Pass 1 Feb 2016 11,184 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 11,184 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 ZVA is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,398cc 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 ZVA, 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 ZVA is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 March 2013.

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