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BU13 BPX

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,090 mi
Last recorded145,090 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 BPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 145,090 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 145,088 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 134,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 134,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 123,994 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 112,762 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 101,993 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 91,601 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 79,797 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe has slight corrosion under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 67,033 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 50% not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 53,832 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 53,832 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 41,707 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 28,126 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 28,125 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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BU13 BPX is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey 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 BU13 BPX, 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 BU13 BPX registered?

BU13 BPX is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 March 2013.

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