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BU13 BXY

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,487 mi
Last recorded48,487 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 BXY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 48,487 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 39,898 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 31,399 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 20,586 miles

Front Front tyres worn un even

Pass 24 May 2022 19,770 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 19,320 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 18,511 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 15,954 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 13,946 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 13,946 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear wiper split

Pass 25 Apr 2017 12,038 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 9,735 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 BXY is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BU13 BXY, 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 BU13 BXY registered?

BU13 BXY is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is BU13 BXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 BXY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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