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BU63 FCJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,613 mi
Last recorded91,613 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 FCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 91,613 miles

Front Coolant leak

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure Position/driving lamp bulb holder damaged, melted and in poor condition (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2026 91,613 miles

Front Coolant leak

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure Position/driving lamp bulb holder damaged, melted and in poor condition (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 84,531 miles

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

Nearside Front running lamp not working

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

parking brake n/s 56 - o/s 88

Fail 23 Sep 2025 84,531 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front running lamp not working

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

parking brake n/s 56 - o/s 88

Pass 27 Sep 2024 75,087 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 75,087 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

daytime running lamps not working

Pass 26 Sep 2023 67,718 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 67,718 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 59,231 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 59,231 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 17 Sep 2021 48,821 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 16 Sep 2021 48,821 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flex pipe insacure (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak

Pass 1 Sep 2020 41,207 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 41,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 36,502 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 28,625 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 19,722 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 18,493 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 16,400 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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BU63 FCJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BU63 FCJ, 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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BU63 FCJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 September 2013.

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