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BU13 BEJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,938 mi
Last recorded19,938 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 BEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 19,938 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 18,874 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 18,012 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 17,164 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 16,091 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 14,879 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 14,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 13,597 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 12,566 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 10,433 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 8,495 miles

rear child seats fitted unable to examine belts

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 BEJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU13 BEJ?

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What year was BU13 BEJ registered?

BU13 BEJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is BU13 BEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 BEJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU13 BEJ have outstanding finance?

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