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BU13 GZZ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,847 mi
Last recorded120,847 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 GZZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 120,847 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp unit repaired

Fail 30 Nov 2023 120,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear lamp unit repaired

Pass 9 Dec 2022 104,016 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 104,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 96,510 miles

exhaust front flex joint corroded and slightly blowing

nearside and offside front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

nearside and offside rear brake discs worn and corroded

nearside and offside rear brake pads worn low

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

offside rear lamp cracked and has been repaired with tape

oil leak on engine

Pass 28 Dec 2020 89,208 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 83,832 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 78,714 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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 71,628 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 60,776 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 48,651 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 GZZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GZZ, 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 GZZ registered?

BU13 GZZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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The MOT history for BU13 GZZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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