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BU13 CYT

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,511 mi
Last recorded68,511 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 CYT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 68,511 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 65,164 miles

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

hand break lever high

Pass 26 Feb 2024 61,552 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 61,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 55,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 55,135 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 48,369 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 48,369 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 48,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 47,203 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 42,707 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edge also cracking between tread

nearside rear tyre cracking between tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge also cracking between tread

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge also cracking between tread

Pass 26 Feb 2018 35,486 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 26,594 miles

both rear tyres cracking slightly between tread

Pass 29 Feb 2016 24,256 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 CYT is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CYT, 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

How do I check the history of BU13 CYT?

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What year was BU13 CYT registered?

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

Is BU13 CYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 CYT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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