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BU13 OGE

2013 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,591 mi
Last recorded94,591 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 OGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 94,591 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 94,591 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 86,144 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 86,144 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 82,647 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 81,813 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 81,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres in poor condition

Offside rear brake slightly binding, rear brake disc and pads look burnt

Pass 1 Feb 2023 79,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 76,753 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 73,168 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 70,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 65,714 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 28 Jan 2019 65,714 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 61,294 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 50,663 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 50,663 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 37,853 miles

front wipers poor

rear wiper split

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 OGE is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OGE, 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 OGE registered?

BU13 OGE is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 March 2013.

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The MOT history for BU13 OGE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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