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BU13 ZVV

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

40,983 mi
Last recorded40,983 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 ZVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 40,983 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 39,073 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 37,819 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 37,819 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 36,567 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 36,567 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 34,761 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 33,142 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 32,186 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 30,569 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 30,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 28,224 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 24,197 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 18,533 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 18,533 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 ZVV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ZVV, 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 ZVV registered?

BU13 ZVV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 March 2013.

Is BU13 ZVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 ZVV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU13 ZVV have outstanding finance?

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