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BJ63 EVM

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,597 mi
Last recorded127,597 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ63 EVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 127,597 miles

Coolant leak leaking from bottle

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 127,952 miles

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

Coolant leak leaking from bottle

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 110,137 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 110,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 102,222 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

SOME FRONT WASHER JETS REQUIRE REALIGNMENT.

Fail 28 Aug 2024 102,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed OSF TYRE SHOWING CORDS ON INNER SHOULDER.(205-60X16V) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY LOW ON EDGES,ADVISE TWO TYRES & TRACKING CHECK.(205-60X16V) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

SOME FRONT WASHER JETS REQUIRE REALIGNMENT.

Pass 2 Sep 2023 92,203 miles

COOLANT CLOSE TO MINIMUM IN EXPANSION TANK.

Nearside Front NSF WASHER JETS MISALIGNED

Pass 22 Aug 2022 81,900 miles

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

Pass 25 Aug 2021 72,442 miles

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

FUEL CAP RUBBER SEAL CRACKING & PERISHING,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P.

Pass 24 Aug 2020 66,382 miles

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

COOLANT EMPTY IN EXPANSION TANK,POSSIBLE LEAK.

Front FRONT PIPE EXHAUST FLEXI DETERIORATING.

Front Outer FRONT OUTER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE,POSSIBLE TRACKING PROBLEM. (5.2.3 (e))

NO ACCESS TO REAR SEAT BELTS.

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear OSR TYRE 2013 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & PERISHING,REPLACE SOON.(205-60X16V)

Pass 6 Sep 2019 58,578 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 44,894 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES 2013 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE.ADVISE PERISHING & CRACKING. 205-60X16V

COOLANT LEVEL LOW.

NO ACCESS TO REAR SEAT BELTS CHILD SEATS FITTED.

Nail in tyre WIRE IN TYRE ,POSSIBLE PUNCTURE.

OIL CHANGE SOON ON DASH.

Pass 7 Sep 2017 31,712 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 25,614 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 23,925 miles

Centre Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 EVM is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EVM, 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 BJ63 EVM registered?

BJ63 EVM is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 October 2013.

Is BJ63 EVM safe to buy?

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