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BU13 BSX

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,578 mi
Last recorded114,578 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 BSX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,362cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 114,578 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 107,601 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 106,581 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 97,046 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Horn slightly dull

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 97,046 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Horn slightly dull

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 90,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 90,938 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 84,100 miles

Offside Front Drl not working

Pass 15 May 2019 64,386 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 64,386 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 49,432 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 31,266 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 31,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 13,802 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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BU13 BSX is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BSX, 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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BU13 BSX is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 June 2013.

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