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BT13 GKN

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,281 mi
Last recorded83,281 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 GKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 83,281 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 76,383 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 69,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 59,465 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 50,736 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 50,410 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 49,236 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 45,291 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 38,823 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 38,823 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 30,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 24,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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 GKN is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 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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What year was BT13 GKN registered?

BT13 GKN is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 August 2013.

Is BT13 GKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT13 GKN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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