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BU13 HCE

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,900 mi
Last recorded120,900 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 HCE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 120,900 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 120,900 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 111,525 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavy on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 103,535 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 96,891 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2023 96,891 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 89,743 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 83,644 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 78,321 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 78,321 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 70,829 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 62,392 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 62,345 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

Pass 16 May 2017 53,849 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 46,596 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 HCE is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HCE, 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 HCE registered?

BU13 HCE is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is BU13 HCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 HCE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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