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BV62 KSK

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,622 mi
Last recorded90,622 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 KSK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 90,622 miles

Nail in tyre drillbit in n/s/r tyre 215/60/16

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f tyre cracked low on tread and wearing on inner edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 90,621 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 central rear pipes excessively bloated and o/s/r pipe also excessively bloated (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nail in tyre drillbit in n/s/r tyre 215/60/16

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f tyre cracked low on tread and wearing on inner edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 80,627 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 80,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 72,988 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 72,987 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Snapped between the middle and rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 64,998 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 64,991 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 55,244 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 45,962 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 36,511 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 27,508 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 37,924 miles

nail in n.s.r tyre

Fail 6 Jan 2016 37,924 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in n.s.r tyre

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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BV62 KSK is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BV62 KSK, 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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BV62 KSK is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 January 2013.

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