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BU13 MJE

2013 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,351 mi
Last recorded140,351 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 MJE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 140,351 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 140,351 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2025 126,859 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 125,329 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 123,978 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 123,517 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 117,807 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 111,840 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 106,820 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 93,122 miles

undertray fitted obscuring some items

Pass 5 Apr 2017 71,398 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undercover fitted to vehicle obstructing view to some items

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 71,398 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Undercover fitted to vehicle obstructing view to some items

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 64,276 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from drivers view.

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 MJE is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU13 MJE registered?

BU13 MJE is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 March 2013.

Is BU13 MJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 MJE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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