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BK63 VYU

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,215 mi
Last recorded145,215 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK63 VYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 145,215 miles

front tyres worn low on inside edges

slight play in front inner steering rods

Fail 22 Jul 2024 145,215 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front tyres worn low on inside edges

slight play in front inner steering rods

Pass 1 Aug 2023 134,346 miles

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

Offside Front daytime running light inoperative

Fail 24 Jul 2023 134,112 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to rear section exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking adjacent to fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front daytime running light inoperative

Pass 21 Jul 2022 118,557 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 21 Jul 2022 118,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 5 Aug 2021 105,237 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 90,767 miles

front inner brake pads getting low

wipers poor

Pass 14 Sep 2019 79,757 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 64,319 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 46,325 miles

front and rear pads getting low

front bumper damaged

front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2016 30,346 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 VYU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VYU, 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 BK63 VYU registered?

BK63 VYU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 October 2013.

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