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BK13 GKN

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,667 mi
Last recorded65,667 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 GKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 65,667 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 65,667 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 58,469 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 53,079 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 50,534 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 47,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre misshapen

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 47,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre misshapen

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 43,284 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 39,749 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 39,711 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 30,900 miles

Rear wiper blade falling to bits

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 26,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 26,684 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 22,289 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 19,161 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 GKN is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,398cc petrol 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 BK13 GKN, 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 GKN is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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