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BU13 VGK

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,121 mi
Last recorded71,121 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 VGK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 71,121 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2026 71,121 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 66,301 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 61,776 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2024 61,776 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 57,251 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 May 2022 52,454 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 29 May 2021 48,519 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 48,423 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Mar 2019 42,331 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 42,331 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 34,866 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 34,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 25,189 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 25,032 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 19,183 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 VGK is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,398cc 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 VGK, 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 VGK registered?

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

Is BU13 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 VGK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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