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BU13 JZN

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,024 mi
Last recorded93,024 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 JZN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 93,024 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 81,619 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 68,041 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 49,751 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 49,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 47,521 miles

Nearside Front Daytime Running Lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 36,404 miles

Nearside Front Adv nearside front bumper impact damaged...........

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre sidewalls cracking and perishing....... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 36,404 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front registration plate poor condition......... (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Offside rear tyre sidewall damaged and nail in treads........ (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Adv nearside front bumper impact damaged...........

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre sidewalls cracking and perishing....... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 29,919 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 23,484 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 23,484 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 16,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Strongly adv nearside front tyre worn to limits and poor condition......... (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Strongly adv offside front tyre worn to limits and poor condition....... (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Strongly adv offside rear tyre impact/cut to outer side wall....

Pass 18 Apr 2016 9,869 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 JZN is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 JZN, 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 JZN registered?

BU13 JZN is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 August 2013.

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