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BK63 VKG

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,159 mi
Last recorded70,159 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK63 VKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 70,159 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2026 70,080 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 62,521 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 56,951 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 56,951 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible unit (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2023 51,052 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 49,034 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 49,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 45,674 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 43,682 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 39,677 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 39,675 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 95y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2017 30,870 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 30,868 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 23,068 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 23,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BK63 VKG is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BK63 VKG, 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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BK63 VKG is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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