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BU13 XHV

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,984 mi
Last recorded105,984 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 XHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 105,984 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 99,813 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 95,014 miles

Exhaust blowing from front flexi

Pass 12 Oct 2023 90,884 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 78,040 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 69,171 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2021 69,163 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front no visible tread on inner edge and tread blocks damaged (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2020 61,242 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 53,651 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 46,667 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 37,875 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 31,341 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Oct 2015 23,480 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 XHV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XHV, 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 XHV registered?

BU13 XHV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is BU13 XHV safe to buy?

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