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BU13 CPZ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,551 mi
Last recorded131,551 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 CPZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,362cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 131,551 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak-n.s.f headlamp lens sightly damaged-front reg plate slightly damaged

Fail 2 Apr 2026 131,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak-n.s.f headlamp lens sightly damaged-front reg plate slightly damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2025 112,074 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 112,074 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 94,736 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 74,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 65,648 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 65,643 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 63,954 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 62,510 miles

front no plate is damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2020 62,508 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front no plate is damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2019 55,023 miles

Coolant leak water pump leaking ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre puncture on outer edge ()

Pass 14 Mar 2018 45,703 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 45,702 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2017 39,212 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2017 39,212 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 25,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 CPZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 CPZ, 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 CPZ registered?

BU13 CPZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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