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BJ63 EBV

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,833 mi
Last recorded84,833 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ63 EBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 84,833 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi mesh (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Service light on

Pass 23 Jan 2025 78,781 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi mesh (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi mesh (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 71,118 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi mesh (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi mesh (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 71,118 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi mesh (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi mesh (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 62,309 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi outer mesh (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi outer mesh (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 53,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks appearing in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks and flat spots in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust drop pipe flexable joint starting to corrode.

Pass 28 Jan 2021 47,278 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 42,295 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 35,215 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 28,996 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 22,399 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 22,399 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 21,723 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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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BJ63 EBV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BJ63 EBV, 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 BJ63 EBV registered?

BJ63 EBV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 November 2013.

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