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CU13 RUJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,053 mi
Last recorded97,053 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 RUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 97,053 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2026 97,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2025 75,118 miles

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

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 27 Mar 2024 59,323 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both main feed brake pipes to n/s/r and o/s/r corrosion to joiners

both rear shock absorbers corrosion to casings

Pass 28 Mar 2023 50,542 miles

both rear metal brake pipe connectors (corrosion)

Fail 28 Mar 2023 50,542 miles

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

both rear metal brake pipe connectors (corrosion)

Pass 23 Mar 2022 48,771 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 47,594 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wish bone bushes/ both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 47,594 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wish bone bushes/ both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 46,433 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 44,333 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 42,742 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 40,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slight cracks in treads (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight cracks in treads (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 32,569 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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CU13 RUJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CU13 RUJ, 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 CU13 RUJ registered?

CU13 RUJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 March 2013.

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