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BF63 VWJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,353 mi
Last recorded106,353 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF63 VWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 106,353 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 98,356 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 98,312 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 89,245 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 23 Aug 2024 89,243 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Aug 2023 86,055 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 84,466 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 81,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 79,562 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 78,401 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 77,154 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 77,154 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 76,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 65,612 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 11 Aug 2016 47,742 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 8 Aug 2016 47,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted obscuring view

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 VWJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VWJ, 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

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What year was BF63 VWJ registered?

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

Is BF63 VWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF63 VWJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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