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BU13 OLK

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,287 mi
Last recorded93,287 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 OLK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 93,287 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 89,329 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 89,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 85,029 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 81,638 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Parking brake has slightly low efficiency

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

Rear Coil springs slightly corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 78,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing beginning to wear low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 78,373 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing beginning to wear low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 71,356 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front day time running lamp inoperative

Pass 13 Dec 2019 66,769 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to disc braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake performance slightly low

Fail 13 Dec 2019 66,769 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to disc braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear parking brake performance slightly low

Pass 8 Dec 2018 63,729 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 57,403 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 49,336 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 49,336 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 42,912 miles

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 OLK is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,398cc petrol 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 OLK, 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 OLK is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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