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BU13 BJK

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,722 mi
Last recorded76,722 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 BJK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 76,722 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 68,322 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 68,317 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 61,156 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 29 Jul 2024 61,156 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 7 Aug 2023 53,640 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 Aug 2022 46,086 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 41,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 37,541 miles

Emissions not registering.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 32,980 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 32,980 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 27,557 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 12 Jun 2017 22,021 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Unable to fully inspect due to covers an shields

Pass 15 Jun 2016 19,205 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

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 BJK is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BJK, 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 BJK registered?

BU13 BJK is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 June 2013.

Is BU13 BJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 BJK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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