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BJ63 HLX

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,008 mi
Last recorded117,008 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ63 HLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 117,008 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 113,871 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 110,079 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 110,070 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55 or below required (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 106,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 106,339 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 101,881 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 99,322 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 93,957 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 83,741 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 83,741 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 76,326 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 70,384 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 65,644 miles

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 HLX is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HLX, 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 HLX registered?

BJ63 HLX is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 October 2013.

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The MOT history for BJ63 HLX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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