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DS13 BLJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,483 mi
Last recorded142,483 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 BLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 142,483 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 142,483 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 129,448 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 129,448 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 123,181 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2024 123,179 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 118,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.61mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 109,435 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges, 2mm remaining. 225/50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges, 2mm remaining. 225/50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2022 109,431 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges, 2mm remaining. 225/50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges, 2mm remaining. 225/50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 100,312 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 100,297 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 97,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 88,442 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 88,442 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 77,621 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 66,731 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 55,711 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear (3.5.1g)

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

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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DS13 BLJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel 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 DS13 BLJ, 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 DS13 BLJ registered?

DS13 BLJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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