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BK13 GCX

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,262 mi
Last recorded169,262 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 GCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 169,262 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 153,519 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four of them (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 153,314 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear aluminium bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four of them (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 153,235 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 129,091 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 108,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 18 May 2023 107,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.32mm (215/50/17) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (215/50/17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

offside and nearside front drl inop

Pass 19 May 2022 93,821 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

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

child locks active on both rear doors

Fail 16 May 2022 93,785 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

child locks active on both rear doors

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2021 85,114 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 77,874 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 56,031 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 56,031 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 35,583 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 19,830 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 17,536 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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BK13 GCX is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 GCX, 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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BK13 GCX is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 April 2013.

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