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BU13 ZVO

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,641 mi
Last recorded93,641 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 ZVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 93,641 miles

Both front tyre's worn slightly on outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 22 Jul 2026 93,629 miles

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

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

Both front tyre's worn slightly on outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 89,123 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 89,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 84,903 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 78,967 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 72,044 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 72,044 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 56,044 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 44,421 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 39,546 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 34,272 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 30,438 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 ZVO is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZVO, 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 ZVO registered?

BU13 ZVO is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is BU13 ZVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 ZVO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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