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BK63 VZA

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

103,487 mi
Last recorded103,487 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK63 VZA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 103,487 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 2 May 2025 96,251 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished and cracked, but still sealing correctly

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear, dull (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 96,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also has various of other cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also has various of other cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished and cracked, but still sealing correctly

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear, dull (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 89,301 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge and cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade split

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 17 Apr 2024 89,294 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge and cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade split

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 2 May 2023 82,032 miles

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

Fuel cap seal has slight cracking/perishing

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly misshaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 75,664 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 69,513 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 69,511 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged corroded / split outer cable revealing the inner cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged corroded / split outer cable revealing the inner cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 65,861 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre stepped inner shoulder

Fail 21 Apr 2020 65,861 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre stepped inner shoulder

Pass 29 Apr 2019 53,967 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust front flex pipe outer case split away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 53,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust front flex pipe outer case split away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 39,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 May 2017 26,610 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 19,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

PARKING BRAKE EFFORT 17% - ( MIN ALLOWED 16%)

Fail 16 May 2016 19,199 miles

Centre Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

PARKING BRAKE EFFORT 17% - ( MIN ALLOWED 16%)

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 VZA is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black 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 BK63 VZA, 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 VZA is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 November 2013.

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