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BU13 HKA

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,136 mi
Last recorded78,136 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 HKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 78,136 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 64,518 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 64,518 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 60,084 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 56,826 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 53,021 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 51,639 miles

centre low windscreen has a small chip/crack

Pass 1 Mar 2019 43,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 30,169 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 16,095 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 10,320 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 10,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HKA is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HKA, 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 HKA registered?

BU13 HKA is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 June 2013.

Is BU13 HKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 HKA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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