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B23 VXR

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,610 mi
Last recorded48,610 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 VXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2026 48,610 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 35,681 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 28,522 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 28,421 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 25,659 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 21,373 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front worn thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 15,151 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 3,676 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 3,645 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 3,209 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 2,760 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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B23 VXR is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B23 VXR, 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 B23 VXR registered?

B23 VXR is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2013.

Is B23 VXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B23 VXR shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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