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BG13 GBY

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,686 mi
Last recorded76,686 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 GBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 76,686 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 73,499 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 73,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low DIP BEAM. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect MAIN BEAM. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively INNER FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively INNER FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under bonnet inspection is limited because of covers.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2023 70,574 miles

Offside Front DRL INOPERATIVE

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 70,568 miles

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

Offside Front DRL INOPERATIVE

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 67,160 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 67,160 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 61,930 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 62,947 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 62,262 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 58,349 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 53,762 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 53,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2017 38,833 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 27,702 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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BG13 GBY is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BG13 GBY, 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 BG13 GBY registered?

BG13 GBY is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 May 2013.

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