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BU13 MKZ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,133 mi
Last recorded123,133 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 123,133 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 121,734 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 120,244 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 120,244 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 116,742 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 112,486 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 106,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 106,213 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 99,732 miles

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 24 Jun 2019 88,087 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 75,506 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 75,506 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 62,419 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 62,419 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 48,326 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 48,323 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 44,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 44,016 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 MKZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MKZ, 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 MKZ registered?

BU13 MKZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 March 2013.

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