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BT63 HOJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,790 mi
Last recorded128,790 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT63 HOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 128,790 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 122,462 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 122,462 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2024 112,528 miles

hand brake lever travel could do with adjusting

Fail 21 Feb 2024 112,434 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 112,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner/rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak in engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 105,734 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 105,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 91,168 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak in engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 91,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak in engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 75,497 miles

Fuel filler cap seal cracking

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak in engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 63,492 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 63,492 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))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 48,744 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 33,872 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2016 25,900 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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BT63 HOJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey 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 BT63 HOJ, 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 BT63 HOJ registered?

BT63 HOJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 December 2013.

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