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BU63 FMJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,741 mi
Last recorded46,741 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 FMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 46,741 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres extremely cracked on edges - suggest renewing asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked on edges, offside worse. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 46,088 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres very badly cracked on edges - suggest changing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked on edges - offside slightly worse than nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 46,084 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres very badly cracked on edges - suggest changing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked on edges - offside slightly worse than nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 45,265 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres have major deep cracks on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 44,124 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres badly cracked on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 42,859 miles

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Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres badly cracked on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 41,777 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 41,262 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 38,730 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 36,407 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread cracked

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracked

Offside Front tyre tread cracked

Fail 14 Mar 2018 36,407 miles

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 tread cracked

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracked

Offside Front tyre tread cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2017 34,192 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 32,008 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 FMJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FMJ, 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 BU63 FMJ registered?

BU63 FMJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 September 2013.

Is BU63 FMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU63 FMJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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