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BF63 VVJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,432 mi
Last recorded89,432 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF63 VVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 89,432 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 82,914 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 82,879 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s front daytime running light not working

Pass 2 Apr 2024 77,265 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

n/s Parking brake poor effort

Pass 28 Mar 2023 72,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 66,999 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 64,428 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 64,428 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 59,616 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 50,996 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 38,787 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 25,544 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 23,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 17,215 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 17,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 VVJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF63 VVJ, 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 VVJ registered?

BF63 VVJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is BF63 VVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF63 VVJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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