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BG63 XEN

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,043 mi
Last recorded135,043 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG63 XEN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 135,043 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 135,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 9 Dec 2023 106,192 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust mounting bracket insecure

Fail 9 Dec 2023 106,192 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust mounting bracket insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2022 79,660 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 78,369 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 76,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 73,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 67,735 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 67,733 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 62,236 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 45,963 miles

front tyres low tread

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 XEN is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XEN, 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 XEN is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 December 2013.

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