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BU13 DVP

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,833 mi
Last recorded78,833 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 78,833 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2024 71,897 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 108,919 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 108,882 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 62,703 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 56,982 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 52,406 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 52,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake pads show signs of severe heat damage

Pass 28 Mar 2019 48,133 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 48,133 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2018 41,724 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 41,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 36,945 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 28,988 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2016 28,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

rear wiper worn

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 DVP is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DVP, 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 DVP registered?

BU13 DVP is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 June 2013.

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The MOT history for BU13 DVP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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