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BU13 ZWV

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,499 mi
Last recorded103,499 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 103,499 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 103,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 95,111 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly Damaged/Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn To 2MM Tread & Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn To 2MM Tread & Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 86,712 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary / nearside dragging (3.4 (b) (i))

various covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 8 Feb 2024 86,712 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary / nearside dragging (3.4 (b) (i))

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 24 Feb 2023 79,658 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level one led nw (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 73,289 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 73,289 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 66,047 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 59,349 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside c3mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

different tyre sizes fitted front and rear

Pass 14 Mar 2019 45,881 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 32,226 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 22,294 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 22,293 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 17,716 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 ZWV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red 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 ZWV, 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 ZWV registered?

BU13 ZWV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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