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BF63 VRJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,525 mi
Last recorded118,525 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF63 VRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 118,525 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 118,520 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 107,376 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly worn on inner edge, close to cords & has a deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 97,679 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 May 2024 97,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2023 87,270 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 87,267 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 80,238 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 71,035 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 63,271 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 55,812 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 45,799 miles

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Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 36,921 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 34,302 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 34,302 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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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BF63 VRJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc 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 VRJ, 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 BF63 VRJ?

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What year was BF63 VRJ registered?

BF63 VRJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 September 2013.

Is BF63 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF63 VRJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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