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BU13 GJJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,850 mi
Last recorded121,850 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 GJJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2024 121,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexy deteriorating

Pass 29 Apr 2023 94,733 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 82,944 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 76,458 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 71,910 miles

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also distorted on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also distorted on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2020 71,910 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also distorted on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also distorted on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 65,372 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 60,542 miles

Front Wiper blades starting to smear screen

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Lamp has slight damage but not affecting operation

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and stepped

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Also cracked and stepped ()

Offside Side repeater has condensation inside lense

Pass 19 Apr 2017 46,871 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 46,871 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 34,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 GJJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GJJ, 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 GJJ registered?

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

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