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AV63 BLJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

122,576 mi
Last recorded122,576 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV63 BLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 122,576 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 114,663 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 107,888 miles

rear pads with osr outer worn at 3/4 mm

rear tyres just starting to crack

Pass 14 Oct 2022 102,197 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 95,673 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 95,673 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 89,164 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 80,961 miles

Rear tyres feathered

Pass 17 Oct 2018 68,109 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 53,138 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 38,984 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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AV63 BLJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 AV63 BLJ, 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

How do I check the history of AV63 BLJ?

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What year was AV63 BLJ registered?

AV63 BLJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 November 2013.

Is AV63 BLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV63 BLJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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