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BJ63 VRL

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,355 mi
Last recorded92,355 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ63 VRL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 92,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 92,355 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 79,905 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 79,903 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 72,686 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 72,686 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 57,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 44,192 miles

Front and rear dicsc worn

Fail 19 May 2022 44,192 miles

Front and rear dicsc worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2021 34,472 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 34,472 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 33,992 miles

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

Fuel cap rubber deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2019 32,608 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 31,108 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 26,443 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 22,430 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall has slight damage

Fail 15 Aug 2016 22,430 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall has slight damage

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VRL is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BJ63 VRL, 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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BJ63 VRL is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2013.

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