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BT63 NHJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,590 mi
Last recorded113,590 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT63 NHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 113,590 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2025 113,432 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, 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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 101,477 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 101,477 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 89,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235-45-18 94 Y XL (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged Both rear tyres have various cuts and slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 89,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235-45-18 94 Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235-45-18 94 Y XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged 235-45-18 94 Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged Both rear tyres have various cuts and slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 87,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 87,721 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 82,652 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 72,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 56,049 miles

Both rear coil springs starting to corrode

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 40,531 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 27,654 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 NHJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NHJ, 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 NHJ registered?

BT63 NHJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 December 2013.

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The MOT history for BT63 NHJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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