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BU13 VFR

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,484 mi
Last recorded92,484 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 VFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,362cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 92,484 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 92,484 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 88,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 87,212 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 84,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 80,618 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 80,618 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 79,102 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 77,777 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 75,274 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 73,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre misshapen (235/50/18 101w)

Offside Rear Tyre misshapen (235/50/18 101w)

Fail 21 Feb 2019 73,788 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Tyre misshapen (235/50/18 101w)

Offside Rear Tyre misshapen (235/50/18 101w)

Pass 23 Feb 2018 62,634 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 51,431 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Feb 2016 39,015 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 39,015 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VFR is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFR, 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 VFR is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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