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BU63 FAJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,241 mi
Last recorded69,241 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 FAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 69,241 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 62,921 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 58,609 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 55,695 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 50,958 miles

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

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

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

unevan tyer where both rear tyers

Fail 24 Sep 2021 50,957 miles

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

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

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

unevan tyer where both rear tyers

Pass 22 Sep 2020 44,572 miles

manufacturers guard fitted to underside

Pass 23 Sep 2019 38,415 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

manufacturers under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2018 28,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear tyes starting to perish and crack slightly

Fail 12 Sep 2018 28,771 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

rear tyes starting to perish and crack slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2017 21,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm and bold on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 15,674 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

os front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

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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BU63 FAJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU63 FAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU63 FAJ?

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What year was BU63 FAJ registered?

BU63 FAJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 September 2013.

Is BU63 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU63 FAJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU63 FAJ have outstanding finance?

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