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BT13 OWY

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,727 mi
Last recorded69,727 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 OWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 69,727 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 68,100 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 66,228 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 64,948 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 61,743 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 61,743 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 57,091 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 57,091 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 46,714 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 40,200 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 40,200 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 33,239 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 OWY is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OWY, 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 OWY registered?

BT13 OWY is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 July 2013.

Is BT13 OWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT13 OWY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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