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BU13 CAA

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

93,133 mi
Last recorded93,133 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 CAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 93,133 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))

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2025 88,825 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front fixe pipe is blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 77,140 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 71,159 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres started to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 64,375 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres started to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 57,003 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 48,565 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 48,565 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 41,666 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 36,478 miles

bothside rear tyres cracked in treads

Pass 27 Apr 2017 30,534 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 22,136 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 CAA is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red 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 CAA, 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 CAA registered?

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

Is BU13 CAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 CAA 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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