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BG63 HPC

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,085 mi
Last recorded143,085 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG63 HPC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 143,085 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front to rear pipes swollen and corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive slight misting of oil on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

small chip on front windscreen

Fail 16 May 2025 143,082 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front to rear pipes swollen and corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive slight misting of oil on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

small chip on front windscreen

Pass 15 May 2024 135,197 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 125,702 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 113,337 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 107,312 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 107,312 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working daytime running lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 104,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 104,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 94,846 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 94,846 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 79,326 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 63,812 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 63,812 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 46,778 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 46,776 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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BG63 HPC is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BG63 HPC, 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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BG63 HPC is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 October 2013.

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