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BT13 BZC

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,882 mi
Last recorded96,882 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 BZC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 96,882 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside & Nearside

Fail 26 May 2026 96,882 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside & Nearside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside & Nearside

Pass 23 May 2025 88,648 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2025 88,648 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 84,503 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 76,530 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 68,245 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 59,692 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 56,432 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 56,431 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 47,205 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 47,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper Smearing

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 39,116 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 May 2018 39,116 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 May 2017 31,767 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 24,241 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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BT13 BZC is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,398cc 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 BT13 BZC, 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 BZC registered?

BT13 BZC is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 June 2013.

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The MOT history for BT13 BZC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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