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AR13 BUD

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,288 mi
Last recorded43,288 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR13 BUD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 43,288 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 38,634 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 38,065 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 37,522 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 36,693 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 36,107 miles

tyre sealant expired

Fail 7 Dec 2020 36,107 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror glass cracked

tyre sealant expired

Pass 4 Jun 2019 34,173 miles

Both front and rear brake pads getting low

Inflator liquid expired

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge and close to limit bars

Fail 4 Jun 2019 34,173 miles

Both front and rear brake pads getting low

Inflator liquid expired

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge and close to limit bars

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 May 2018 32,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose housing also causing poor adjustment of glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre becoming worn on outer edge, sidewall worn 3mm overall

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose glass and housing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 May 2017 31,129 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 29,397 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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AR13 BUD is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AR13 BUD, 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 AR13 BUD registered?

AR13 BUD is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 June 2013.

Is AR13 BUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR13 BUD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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