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BT13 VZU

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,998 mi
Last recorded60,998 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 60,998 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front coolant level low

Pass 3 Mar 2025 57,183 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 54,432 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 54,432 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 49,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 45,411 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 41,684 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 41,684 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 38,072 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 33,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 33,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 27,911 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 21,707 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 21,707 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 20,882 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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 VZU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,398cc petrol 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 VZU, 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 VZU registered?

BT13 VZU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 August 2013.

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