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BU13 DVJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,834 mi
Last recorded123,834 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 DVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 123,834 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 123,834 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2025 112,714 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 97,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 83,129 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 70,744 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged TYRE TREAD ( INNER EDGE ) DISTORTED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2022 70,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded RUSTED AT BASE COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged TYRE TREAD ( INNER EDGE ) DISTORTED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 57,520 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 53,401 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 44,553 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 35,585 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 26,094 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 25,428 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 18,922 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 DVJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel 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 BU13 DVJ, 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 DVJ registered?

BU13 DVJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 June 2013.

Is BU13 DVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 DVJ 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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