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BU13 VEV

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,946 mi
Last recorded39,946 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 VEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2026 39,946 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 36,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 33,871 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 31,044 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 28,200 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 26,100 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 23,846 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 20,743 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 15,392 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 10,177 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 5,277 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 VEV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU13 VEV registered?

BU13 VEV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 March 2013.

Is BU13 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 VEV shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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