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BU13 ZVZ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,739 mi
Last recorded98,739 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 ZVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 98,739 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 98,739 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working in tailgate (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 88,918 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 88,856 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken OSR/NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 73,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 61,595 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 54,753 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 49,234 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 49,234 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2020 45,324 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jan 2019 39,212 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 28,236 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 17,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF tyre on 2.5mm tread at lowest point (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 7,583 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 ZVZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZVZ, 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

How do I check the history of BU13 ZVZ?

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What year was BU13 ZVZ registered?

BU13 ZVZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 March 2013.

Is BU13 ZVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 ZVZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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