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BT13 GMU

2013 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,396 mi
Last recorded141,396 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 GMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 141,396 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2026 131,374 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

o/s handbrake weak

Pass 21 May 2025 122,928 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 119,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 108,911 miles

Rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2022 91,862 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 83,211 miles

Offside Rear coil spring upside down

Fail 18 Jun 2021 83,211 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Body component likely to become detached front grill (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring upside down

Pass 20 Jun 2020 76,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 76,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 67,783 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 67,783 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 55,192 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 55,123 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 39,622 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 28,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 28,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 GMU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GMU, 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 GMU registered?

BT13 GMU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 July 2013.

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