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BU13 BYK

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,590 mi
Last recorded100,590 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 BYK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 100,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 92,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 87,129 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 82,479 miles

Contingency test number F236C8D

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 77,811 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 69,945 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 61,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2019 54,916 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 47,915 miles

Nearside Front front tyre has a deep cut in sidewall area

Nearside Front wheel bearing has roughness when rotated not excessive

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 26 Apr 2017 39,569 miles

Lower underbody protective trims fitted

Upper engine bay protective covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2016 30,594 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 BYK is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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

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