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BU63 GXS

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,316 mi
Last recorded158,316 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 GXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 158,316 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft badly damaged (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 139,604 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Aug 2024 139,575 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2023 129,834 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 129,834 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2022 116,082 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 100,624 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 83,112 miles

Front exhaust front pipe detiriating and slight blow

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

Nearside Front h/l n/s/f slightly dull but pattern ok

Fail 2 Sep 2020 83,112 miles

Front exhaust front pipe detiriating and slight blow

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

Nearside Front h/l n/s/f slightly dull but pattern ok

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 68,928 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slight damage

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2018 55,382 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 45,862 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 35,250 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 GXS is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol 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 BU63 GXS, 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 GXS is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 September 2013.

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