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BU13 BHJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

40,479 mi
Last recorded40,479 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 BHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 40,479 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 36,542 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 34,515 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 32,534 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 32,534 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 30,600 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 30,226 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 28,975 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 28,558 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 25,803 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 24,734 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 21,540 miles

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

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))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 18,055 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 13,497 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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BU13 BHJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BHJ, 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 BHJ?

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What year was BU13 BHJ registered?

BU13 BHJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 June 2013.

Is BU13 BHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 BHJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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