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BJ13 EXR

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,101 mi
Last recorded101,101 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 EXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 101,101 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 99,467 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 99,467 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 96,333 miles

gearbox noisy

Fail 12 Jan 2023 96,333 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

gearbox noisy

Pass 11 Jan 2022 82,810 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 82,810 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 70,641 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 58,749 miles

Nearside Rear Slight cut on tyre tread.

Pass 6 Jun 2018 47,023 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 36,475 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 24,665 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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BJ13 EXR is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ13 EXR, 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 BJ13 EXR registered?

BJ13 EXR is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is BJ13 EXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ13 EXR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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