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BU63 OEV

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,387 mi
Last recorded70,387 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 OEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,362cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 70,387 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 64,486 miles

Exhaust front flexi corroded minor leak of gases

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 58,837 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 58,837 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 54,569 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 48,973 miles

exhaust frontpipe flexy joint slightly deteriorated

some brakepipes obscured

Pass 1 Sep 2020 44,069 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 38,373 miles

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

Rear tyres cracking

exhaust frontpipe flexy joint slightly deteriorated

some brakepipes obscured

Pass 18 Sep 2018 32,280 miles

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

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

some brakepipes obscured

Pass 18 Sep 2017 26,661 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 19,205 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 15,640 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 OEV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OEV, 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 OEV registered?

BU63 OEV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2013.

Is BU63 OEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU63 OEV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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