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BX13 ULM

2013 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,755 mi
Last recorded76,755 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX13 ULM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 76,755 miles

Coolant leak gearbox side underside wet with coolant ()

Fail 22 Jan 2026 76,755 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both rear spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak gearbox side underside wet with coolant ()

Pass 23 Jan 2025 62,761 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant leak,but not excessive

Pass 16 Jan 2025 62,643 miles

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 sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant leak

Pass 22 Jan 2024 51,837 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated

slight scoring to nearside rear brake disc

Fail 19 Jan 2024 51,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated

slight scoring to nearside rear brake disc

Pass 24 Jan 2023 38,269 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 38,269 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 26,897 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 17,047 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch damage

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 9 Jan 2020 13,212 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 13,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 6,228 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 6,228 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 6,095 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 5,471 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 4,468 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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BX13 ULM is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BX13 ULM, 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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BX13 ULM is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 March 2013.

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