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BU13 ZVT

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,845 mi
Last recorded98,845 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 ZVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 98,845 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 92,267 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 92,267 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 87,947 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 83,173 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 83,173 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 79,646 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 71,935 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 56,945 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 47,447 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 43,267 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 43,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 50 r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2017 37,494 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2016 31,210 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 27,677 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 27,677 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 ZVT is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,956cc diesel 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 ZVT, 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 ZVT registered?

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

Is BU13 ZVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 ZVT 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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