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BK13 GBY

2013 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,801 mi
Last recorded125,801 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 GBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 125,801 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2025 122,635 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 122,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2024 111,527 miles

FLUID AROUND F/N/S SHOCK ABSORBER

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN LOW

MINOR CORROSION O/S/R BRAKE DISC

R/O/S TYRE STEPPED INNER EDGE CAUSING ROAD NOISE

SERVICE DUE LIGHT IS ON

WASHER BOTTLE CAP MISSING

WASHER FLUID WARNING ON

Fail 25 Sep 2024 111,527 miles

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

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

FLUID AROUND F/N/S SHOCK ABSORBER

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN LOW

FRONT TYRES HEAVILY SCRUBBING INNER EDGES

MINOR CORROSION O/S/R BRAKE DISC

R/O/S TYRE STEPPED INNER EDGE CAUSING ROAD NOISE

SERVICE DUE LIGHT IS ON

WASHER BOTTLE CAP MISSING

WASHER FLUID WARNING ON

Pass 9 Oct 2023 100,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 87,843 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 87,843 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick AND DISCS TOO LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

R/N/S CALIPER BINDING ON

Pass 25 Sep 2021 77,077 miles

Nearside Front rear wishbone bush badly perished and slight play

Offside Front rear wishbone bush badly perished +slight play

advise n/s/r tyre punctured x 2

Pass 25 Sep 2020 71,048 miles

ADVISE N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER STARTING TO LEAK

Fail 25 Sep 2020 71,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape on inside edges 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE DAMAGE TO N/S/F TYRE ON OUTER SIDEWALL VARIOUS CUTS AND TYRE PUNCTURED

ADVISE N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER STARTING TO LEAK

Pass 14 Mar 2019 60,620 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

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

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

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

front wiper blades starting to smear screen

Fail 14 Mar 2019 60,620 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 20 Mar 2018 51,940 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 48,247 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 42,091 miles

front wipers starting to smear screen

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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BK13 GBY is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BK13 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 BK13 GBY registered?

BK13 GBY is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 April 2013.

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