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BU13 OKH

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,297 mi
Last recorded119,297 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 OKH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 119,297 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 119,297 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 110,568 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 107,260 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2023 100,388 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 97,240 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 97,232 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning led (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 82,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable

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

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

fuel cap rubber seal cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2020 63,940 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 48,838 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 48,838 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working Front wipers inop (3.4 (a))

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

Coolant leak

Pass 28 Feb 2019 45,239 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 45,239 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 36,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 36,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 28,896 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 28,896 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 23,242 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 23,242 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OKH is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OKH, 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 OKH is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 March 2013.

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