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BU63 SXL

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,266 mi
Last recorded96,266 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 SXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 96,266 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 92,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 86,971 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 77,412 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 77,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 68,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2021 63,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 61,709 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 56,037 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 46,816 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti slip rubber (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear on inner tread

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

Offside Rear tyre has run flat damage on the sidewalls

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 38,007 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 28,259 miles

Front number plate slight damage

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged not pierced

Offside Front wiper blade starting to smear

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016 28,259 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front number plate slight damage

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged not pierced

Offside Front wiper blade starting to smear

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

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 SXL is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey 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 SXL, 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 SXL registered?

BU63 SXL is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 September 2013.

Is BU63 SXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU63 SXL 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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