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BF13 ABU

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Yellow Petrol 1362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,758 mi
Last recorded55,758 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 ABU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,362cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 55,758 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 54,502 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 52,713 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

coolant level low

n/s front DRL not working

n/s rear inner side lamp not working

Fail 27 Mar 2024 52,713 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s&o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

coolant level low

n/s front DRL not working

n/s rear inner side lamp not working

Pass 20 Mar 2023 50,252 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 47,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 43,830 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 43,830 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 42,720 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 34,278 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 30,882 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 30,882 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 28,076 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 22,004 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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BF13 ABU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Yellow with a 1,362cc petrol 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 BF13 ABU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF13 ABU registered?

BF13 ABU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is BF13 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF13 ABU 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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