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BT13 OWV

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,081 mi
Last recorded113,081 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 OWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 113,081 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 113,078 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 106,963 miles

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))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 95,175 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 95,172 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 Daytime running lamp not working

Pass 9 Jun 2023 83,670 miles

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 10 Dec 2021 75,820 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 75,820 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 65,992 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 56,758 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 56,555 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 47,921 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 35,128 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 26,738 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Fail 12 May 2016 26,738 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

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 OWV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel 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 BT13 OWV, 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 OWV registered?

BT13 OWV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 July 2013.

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The MOT history for BT13 OWV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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