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BU13 DOH

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,966 mi
Last recorded106,966 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 DOH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 106,966 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 106,966 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 88,918 miles

under cover fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2024 88,912 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

under cover fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2023 83,913 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 83,911 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 79,130 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + shadow of cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

requires re gen

Fail 13 Dec 2022 79,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + shadow of cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

requires re gen

Pass 21 Dec 2021 73,624 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge 235/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 66,271 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 59,431 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 59,431 miles

Front Registration plate insecure Cracked in half (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall has a deep cut exposing ply (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Engine undertray loose, however it was secure at the time of test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Non repairable 235/45 R18 98Y ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall but cords/ply cannot be visually identified (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 53,449 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 43,322 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 35,050 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 35,050 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 23,822 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 DOH is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel 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 DOH, 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 DOH registered?

BU13 DOH is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 March 2013.

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