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BU13 NVJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,800 mi
Last recorded179,800 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 NVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 179,800 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 179,633 miles

Front WIPERS ONLY WORK ON ONE SPEED BUT STILL CLEAR SCREEN

Fail 12 Sep 2023 179,632 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 173,320 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 173,317 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 152,082 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 152,082 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 125,408 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 102,012 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 102,008 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 97,141 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 89,419 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 89,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge worn to cord (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 76,981 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 61,322 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 NVJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NVJ, 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 NVJ registered?

BU13 NVJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is BU13 NVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 NVJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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