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BF63 VLJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,326 mi
Last recorded129,326 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 129,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 129,324 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Discs Corroded On Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 124,949 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front 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))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 120,168 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 120,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 114,393 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 109,457 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 109,457 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 93,173 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 83,678 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 73,039 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 72,998 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 72,996 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 62,437 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 51,791 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 VLJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VLJ, 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 VLJ registered?

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

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