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BT13 VEP

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,046 mi
Last recorded91,046 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 VEP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 91,046 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2026 91,046 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 81,623 miles

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

exhaust flexi damaged/weak

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 2 Aug 2024 72,671 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 64,104 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 55,383 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 47,774 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 44,423 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 39,901 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 32,799 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 25,592 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 25,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 18,890 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 VEP is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VEP, 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 VEP registered?

BT13 VEP is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 July 2013.

Is BT13 VEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT13 VEP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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