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BT13 WBU

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,008 mi
Last recorded146,008 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 WBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 146,008 miles

Coolant leak rear of engine ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 146,008 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plated value 0.50 + 0.05 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak rear of engine ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 141,248 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 141,152 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 136,455 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 130,987 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 4 of ()

Fail 21 Jun 2022 130,973 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 4 of ()

Pass 12 Nov 2021 126,938 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 119,870 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

diesel emissions to clean for smoke meter reading plate value 0.50 (no printout supplied

Pass 28 Jun 2019 94,665 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 62,599 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 39,181 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 39,181 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer motor in/op (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 33,351 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 33,351 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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 WBU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red 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 WBU, 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 WBU registered?

BT13 WBU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 July 2013.

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