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BT13 AVR

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,820 mi
Last recorded125,820 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 AVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 125,820 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside parking brake lower effort, requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 125,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Daytime running light not working

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake lower effort, requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 114,569 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to rear coil spring(s)

Stone chip to windscreen

Pass 22 Jan 2024 101,719 miles

Front Undertray insecure but not likely to become detached

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 101,712 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Undertray insecure but not likely to become detached

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 101,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 101,403 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 93,455 miles

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

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

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

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

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

near side rear day running light not working

Fail 11 Feb 2021 93,455 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working wiper missing washers not tested (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

near side rear day running light not working

Pass 31 Jul 2019 79,782 miles

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

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

Oil on minimum level

Pass 27 Jul 2018 70,344 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 70,344 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 61,095 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 53,678 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

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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BT13 AVR is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BT13 AVR, 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 BT13 AVR registered?

BT13 AVR is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 July 2013.

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