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BU13 DGX

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,519 mi
Last recorded85,519 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 DGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 85,519 miles

Nearside Rear tail light damaged

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

exhaust corroded

fuel filler neck

Fail 4 Aug 2026 85,519 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tail light damaged

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

exhaust corroded

fuel filler neck

Pass 4 Aug 2025 81,051 miles

Nearside Rear tail light damaged

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2024 74,520 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2024 74,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2023 69,361 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

fuel tank straps corroed

Pass 29 Jun 2022 63,130 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust slightly corroded

fuel filler neck slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2022 63,130 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust slightly corroded

fuel filler neck slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2021 57,048 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2020 51,936 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 47,433 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 42,612 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 36,418 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 36,418 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 28,988 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 DGX is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DGX, 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 DGX registered?

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

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