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BG63 XCV

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

177,225 mi
Last recorded177,225 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG63 XCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 177,225 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 173,582 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 173,543 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 166,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking edge of tread

Fail 8 Aug 2023 166,979 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front o/s metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to o/s/f brakes metal to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre cracking edge of tread

Pass 3 Aug 2022 156,965 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread edge cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2021 149,857 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 149,853 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 143,001 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres edge wear

Pass 5 Aug 2019 132,974 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 130,116 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 130,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 119,040 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 115,125 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 85,123 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XCV 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 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 BG63 XCV, 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 BG63 XCV registered?

BG63 XCV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 December 2013.

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