CarVerify

Free Car Check

BU13 EGV

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,354 mi
Last recorded87,354 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 EGV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2026 87,354 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle from the inside also. (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 72,380 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 60,986 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 60,784 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly deteriorated

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in offside front windscreen

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 60,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Centre of treaded section (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer edge of treaded section (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge of treaded section (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal rubber slightly deteriorated

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in offside front windscreen

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Treaded section (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 60,547 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the central wiped area of the front windscreen outside the 'A' zone

Fail 23 Jul 2022 60,547 miles

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

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the central wiped area of the front windscreen outside the 'A' zone

Pass 14 Jun 2021 59,509 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 59,509 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 54,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi hose (6.1.2 (a))

rear tyres tread stepping inner edges

Fail 3 Aug 2020 54,985 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi hose (6.1.2 (a))

rear tyres tread stepping inner edges

Pass 5 Aug 2019 47,384 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 37,880 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 29,363 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 22,549 miles

front tyres worn close to tread wear bars also worn / wearing inner edge

rear wiper blade split

strong advise! offside front tyre no tread inner edge

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BU13 EGV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 EGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU13 EGV?

You can check the full history of BU13 EGV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BU13 EGV registered?

BU13 EGV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 July 2013.

Is BU13 EGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 EGV 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.

Does BU13 EGV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BU13 EGV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.