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BU13 EKJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,115 mi
Last recorded65,115 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 EKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,362cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 65,115 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 57,764 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))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 50,754 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 42,540 miles

Nearside Front drl not working

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge stepped also nail in tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 37,406 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 34,550 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 34,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 32,964 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 31,669 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall, 5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm, wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm, wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 28,939 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 23,293 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 EKJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,362cc 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 EKJ, 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 EKJ registered?

BU13 EKJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 June 2013.

Is BU13 EKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 EKJ 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.

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