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BU13 AYJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,674 mi
Last recorded104,674 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 AYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 104,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear park brake poor

Pass 25 Feb 2025 96,504 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 86,479 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 85,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CENTRE ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 85,877 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NO WATER IN BOTTLE (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CENTRE ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 79,525 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 73,080 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 65,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 65,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 54,622 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 45,779 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 36,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer shoulder

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 27,467 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

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 AYJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AYJ, 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 AYJ registered?

BU13 AYJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 June 2013.

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