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BU13 HPY

2013 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

165,631 mi
Last recorded165,631 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 HPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 165,631 miles

front bumper lower grille insecure

general underbody components corroded

n/s headlamp mount broken/repaired

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

cooling fan on constantly

noise from n/s/f when wheel spun (diff?)

rear wiper split

Fail 29 Aug 2025 165,631 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

cooling fan on constantly

front bumper lower grille insecure

general underbody components corroded

n/s headlamp mount broken/repaired

noise from n/s/f when wheel spun (diff?)

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Sep 2024 159,703 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine sump pan corrosion

Nearside Front Top mount/bearing noisy

Roughness felt in gearbox when spin up nearside front wheel (diff?)

Sluggish revving up vehicle

Suspension components corrosion

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 159,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Top mounting bracket snapped off (4.1.1 (c))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine sump pan corrosion

Nearside Front Top mount/bearing noisy

Roughness felt in gearbox when spin up nearside front wheel (diff?)

Sluggish revving up vehicle

Suspension components corrosion

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 156,365 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 143,382 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 126,837 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable. ()

Fail 15 Sep 2021 126,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable. ()

Pass 21 Sep 2020 114,904 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 98,846 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 98,846 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 76,086 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and cuts in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 76,083 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and cuts in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 50,661 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 50,641 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 39,125 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 39,125 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 HPY is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 HPY, 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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BU13 HPY is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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