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BG13 GZR

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,768 mi
Last recorded125,768 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 GZR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 125,768 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 125,327 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 109,635 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 98,218 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 88,024 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 80,864 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 75,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 62,989 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 47,034 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 39,539 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 32,319 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 GZR is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GZR, 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 GZR registered?

BG13 GZR is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 April 2013.

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The MOT history for BG13 GZR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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