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BU13 DVC

2013 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,530 mi
Last recorded79,530 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 DVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 79,530 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 74,602 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 74,600 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 68,934 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section dented. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 62,511 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 62,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 56,585 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 56,585 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 51,163 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 46,104 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 37,618 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 29,364 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 29,364 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 23,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 16,948 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 DVC is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in White 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 DVC, 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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BU13 DVC is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 June 2013.

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