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BJ63 YJW

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,959 mi
Last recorded99,959 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ63 YJW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 99,959 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 90,649 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 87,134 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 82,473 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 76,726 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 76,685 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 72,491 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 67,551 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 67,551 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 60,498 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 48,769 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 48,769 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 16,811 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 16,006 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 YJW is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol 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 YJW, 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 YJW registered?

BJ63 YJW is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 November 2013.

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The MOT history for BJ63 YJW 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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