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BN13 BYJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,912 mi
Last recorded104,912 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 BYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,362cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 104,912 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 97,100 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 85,363 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 73,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Daytime Running Light Inop

Fail 19 Aug 2023 73,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Daytime Running Light Inop

Pass 18 Aug 2022 62,891 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 52,532 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 45,325 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 43,716 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 35,989 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 28,614 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 21,422 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 21,421 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 15,087 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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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BN13 BYJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BN13 BYJ, 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 BN13 BYJ registered?

BN13 BYJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 March 2013.

Is BN13 BYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN13 BYJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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