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BU13 VFO

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,545 mi
Last recorded128,545 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 VFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 128,545 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 122,093 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 120,535 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 116,270 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 7 Apr 2021 111,812 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 108,357 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in outer treads

Pass 15 Mar 2019 102,381 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 97,246 miles

Offside Front bumper damaged and insecure

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

both rear brake lights working but don't seem bright enough

Fail 19 Mar 2018 97,246 miles

Headlamp aim too high both fronts (1.8)

Offside Front bumper damaged and insecure

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

both rear brake lights working but don't seem bright enough

Pass 15 Mar 2017 91,056 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 91,054 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 85,154 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 85,154 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 85,154 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VFO is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VFO, 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 VFO registered?

BU13 VFO is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is BU13 VFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 VFO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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