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BU63 UON

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,505 mi
Last recorded114,505 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 UON
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 114,505 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 114,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 105,699 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 105,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 105,688 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 105,688 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 95,790 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2022 95,789 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 89,191 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 78,729 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 64,894 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Jun 2017 64,894 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 54,649 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 UON is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UON, 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 UON registered?

BU63 UON is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 September 2013.

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