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BU13 OHE

2013 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,110 mi
Last recorded131,110 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 131,110 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 131,110 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 117,994 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 117,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 101,710 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 101,573 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease but still preventing to ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 83,714 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 76,242 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 69,060 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 69,060 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 57,572 miles

Both front tyres wearing close to limit with o/s/front devoid of tread inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2018 40,367 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 37,406 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 33,104 miles

D.P.F warning light on

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 23,973 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 OHE is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 OHE, 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 OHE registered?

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

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