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BF63 VJA

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

167,139 mi
Last recorded167,139 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF63 VJA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 167,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 May 2026 167,139 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 160,774 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 160,774 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 152,050 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 May 2023 145,178 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 145,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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))

Pass 13 May 2022 129,294 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 110,738 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 110,107 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 98,965 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2020 98,791 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 89,849 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 77,726 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 64,119 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 50,250 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 33,866 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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BF63 VJA is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BF63 VJA, 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 BF63 VJA registered?

BF63 VJA is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 September 2013.

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The MOT history for BF63 VJA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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