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BU13 FUW

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,354 mi
Last recorded94,354 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 FUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 94,354 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 91,086 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 91,086 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 72,973 miles

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))

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Mar 2023 56,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 43,497 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 40,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system starting to corrode front to rear

Fail 16 Mar 2021 40,481 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system starting to corrode front to rear

Pass 12 Mar 2020 39,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

minor play in steering rack

Pass 14 Mar 2019 36,444 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 29,747 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 22,457 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 16,359 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 FUW is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FUW, 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 FUW registered?

BU13 FUW is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 June 2013.

Is BU13 FUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 FUW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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