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BK13 BZU

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,728 mi
Last recorded165,728 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 BZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 165,728 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 157,284 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 157,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 147,746 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 147,746 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 141,578 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 141,578 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 135,378 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 130,544 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 124,155 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 124,155 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 108,008 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 92,090 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 76,006 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 54,857 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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BK13 BZU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc 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 BK13 BZU, 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 BK13 BZU registered?

BK13 BZU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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