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BU13 EHL

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,944 mi
Last recorded95,944 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 95,944 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 90,717 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 83,781 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 81,435 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear slight bind in brake

Pass 21 Dec 2021 78,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2020 71,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flange joining bolt broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 61,880 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 26 Jun 2018 51,475 miles

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

Rear brakes binding slightly and pads starting to over heat

Pass 7 Jul 2017 40,659 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer wall, no cord showing at present

Nearside Rear tyre mishaping on edges of tread

Fail 6 Jul 2017 40,659 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to cord on tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer wall, no cord showing at present

Nearside Rear tyre mishaping on edges of tread

Pass 29 Jun 2016 32,179 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slight & over heated

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 EHL is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EHL, 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

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What year was BU13 EHL registered?

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

Is BU13 EHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 EHL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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