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BU13 BZK

2013 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,329 mi
Last recorded91,329 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 BZK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 91,329 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 91,324 miles

Fuel pipe leaking front to rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 87,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 83,818 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 78,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 78,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 68,783 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 65,235 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 59,147 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 59,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 51,488 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 47,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cut in sidewall but not to cords

Fail 1 Jul 2017 47,122 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cut in sidewall but not to cords

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 BZK is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BZK, 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 BZK registered?

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

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The MOT history for BU13 BZK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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