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AU63 VXB

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,611 mi
Last recorded135,611 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU63 VXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 135,611 miles

Front front tyres 225/50x17 worn smooth on inner shoulders

Rear exhaust system corroded

clutch & or fly wheel worn/noisy

Fail 10 Sep 2025 135,609 miles

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

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

Front front tyres 225/50x17 worn smooth on inner shoulders

Rear exhaust system corroded

clutch & or fly wheel worn/noisy

Pass 2 Oct 2024 124,530 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 124,530 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working pump not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 112,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring,lower coils touching

Fail 8 Sep 2023 112,925 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear coil spring,lower coils touching

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 103,698 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 103,698 miles

Emissions not tested rear silencer missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 93,115 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 84,119 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 74,826 miles

service light on

Fail 16 Sep 2019 74,826 miles

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

service light on

Pass 21 Sep 2018 61,170 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 48,441 miles

Both sides rear tyre treads getting close to limit bars

Pass 12 Sep 2016 36,057 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AU63 VXB is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU63 VXB, 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 AU63 VXB registered?

AU63 VXB is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 September 2013.

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