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BU63 FMK

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,313 mi
Last recorded145,313 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 FMK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 145,313 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 130,483 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under vehicle pitted

Nearside Rear baby seat fitted

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 114,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer sleeve cracked (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer sleeve cracked (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear brake pipe is slightly corroded just before the rear brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 99,833 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 85,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively thin. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer sleeve is splitting (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, we would advise replacing this tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer sleeve is splitting (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before brake hose very slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Perished, we would advise replacing this tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 73,849 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2020 62,359 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2020 62,358 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2019 57,307 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 54,956 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 38,770 miles

Engine cover(s)/Undershield(s) fitted obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Feb 2017 38,770 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine cover(s)/Undershield(s) fitted obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 FMK is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel 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 FMK, 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 FMK registered?

BU63 FMK is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 September 2013.

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