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BU13 ZVW

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,127 mi
Last recorded87,127 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 ZVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 87,127 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and has cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 84,287 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 80,821 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 66,842 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Jul 2021 56,523 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 56,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 49,393 miles

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

service vehicle soon message on dash

Fail 13 Jul 2020 49,393 miles

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

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

service vehicle soon message on dash

Pass 13 Jun 2019 38,546 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light inop

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 13 Jun 2019 38,543 miles

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

Nearside Front daytime running light inop

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 3 Jul 2018 29,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring the inspection of some testable items

Pass 3 Jul 2017 21,714 miles

engine cover and under tray obscuring components

Pass 12 Jul 2016 12,556 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 11,452 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 11,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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 ZVW is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel 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 ZVW, 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 ZVW registered?

BU13 ZVW is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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The MOT history for BU13 ZVW 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.

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