VAUXHALL ASTRA BU13MBF has 17 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2013 VAUXHALL ASTRA has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2016

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 225,701 miles 5 months ago on Thursday 27th November 2025 at 11:50.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Thursday 26th November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Sunday 1st November 2026.

BU13MBF MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED26TH NOVEMBER 2026225,701 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Rear Inner Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning Boot (4.2.1 (a) (i))
FAILED27TH NOVEMBER 2025225,701 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Rear Inner Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning Boot (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  3. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED26TH SEPTEMBER 202425TH SEPTEMBER 2025214,667 MI
PASSED24TH AUGUST 202323RD AUGUST 2024210,346 MI
FAILED22ND AUGUST 2023210,318 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Central Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases On Joint (6.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Central Fuel Pipe Leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED24TH AUGUST 202223RD AUGUST 2023203,669 MI
PASSED10TH AUGUST 20219TH AUGUST 2022197,380 MI
FAILED10TH AUGUST 2021197,380 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED15TH JULY 20201ST AUGUST 2021191,996 MI
PASSED2ND AUGUST 20191ST AUGUST 2020187,730 MI
FAILED25TH JUNE 2019187,729 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Central Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED14TH DECEMBER 20183RD JANUARY 2020168,619 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED19TH DECEMBER 20173RD JANUARY 2019114,497 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED19TH DECEMBER 2017114,497 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED20TH DECEMBER 20163RD JANUARY 201855,689 MI
PASSED4TH JANUARY 20163RD JANUARY 201715,284 MI
FAILED4TH JANUARY 201615,284 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated (6.3.1d)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BU13MBF Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 65% | MOT Failure Rate: 35%

BU13MBF MOT Comments

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BU13MBF Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 225,701 miles | Average yearly mileage: 18,808 miles

BU13MBF FAQs

This Vauxhall Astra with registration BU13MBF was manufactured on Tuesday 5th March 2013 so it is currently 13 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 225,701 miles, so this Vauxhall has travelled an average of 18,808 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 17 MOTs on record for this Vauxhall Astra beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2016. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BU13MBF has a 65% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Vauxhall Astra has had 7 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 7 Major, 0 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Vauxhall Astra is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 7 months on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does BU13MBF have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 19th April 2026 BU13MBF does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BU13MBF Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 19th April 2026 BU13MBF does have Tax. Read more

When does BU13MBF Tax expire?

The current Tax for BU13MBF will expire in 7 months on Sunday 1st November 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BU13MBF MOT expire?

The current MOT for BU13MBF will expire in 7 months on Thursday 26th November 2026. Read more

When did BU13MBF have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BU13MBF was on Thursday 27th November 2025 at 11:50. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BU13MBF Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for BU13MBF we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BU13MBF Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for BU13MBF we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 65% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BU13MBF?

BU13MBF is registered as a 2013 Vauxhall Astra. Read more

How many miles has BU13MBF done?

The odometer reading for BU13MBF at the last MOT in November 2025 was 225,701 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 18,808 miles per year. Read more

How old is BU13MBF?

The vehicle BU13MBF was manufactured in 2013 so it is currently 13 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 5th March 2013. Read more

What colour is BU13MBF?

The official colour of BU13MBF is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does BU13MBF have?

BU13MBF has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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