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BT13 RFF

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

173,472 mi
Last recorded173,472 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 RFF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 173,472 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 159,995 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 144,549 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 144,549 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 140,218 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 131,709 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2022 131,709 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 112,380 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 94,050 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 94,050 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 73,860 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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 3 May 2018 56,136 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2017 43,511 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 May 2016 32,067 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 RFF is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RFF, 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 RFF registered?

BT13 RFF is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 July 2013.

Is BT13 RFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT13 RFF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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