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BU13 HKE

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

176,944 mi
Last recorded176,944 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 176,944 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 159,808 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light inop

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2024 159,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished split exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished split exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front daytime running light inop

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nsr and osr new bulbs fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 142,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 126,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 113,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 101,490 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 94,114 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 89,889 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres n/limit

Pass 3 Jun 2017 73,992 miles

parking brake cable can do with slight adjustment

Pass 8 Mar 2016 47,467 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 HKE 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 HKE, 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 HKE registered?

BU13 HKE is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 June 2013.

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