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BU13 EES

2013 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,376 mi
Last recorded130,376 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 EES
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 130,376 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 119,958 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 105,395 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 105,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right on dipped beam (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 92,462 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 80,670 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 80,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 74,966 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 58,375 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Nov 2018 58,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Nov 2017 47,113 miles

Both front and offside rear tyre treads cracking slightly.

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 35,951 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 EES is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EES, 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 EES registered?

BU13 EES is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 June 2013.

Is BU13 EES safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 EES shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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