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BU13 OPF

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,610 mi
Last recorded102,610 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 OPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 102,610 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 96,699 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 96,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 93,815 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 92,006 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 92,006 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 84,657 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 76,286 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 69,945 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 61,755 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 51,940 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 44,554 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 44,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 22 Oct 2016 33,743 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 26,539 miles

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 OPF is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OPF, 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 OPF registered?

BU13 OPF is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 March 2013.

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