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BU63 UPX

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,490 mi
Last recorded176,490 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 UPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 176,490 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 176,475 miles

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 165,095 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

play in clutch pedal box - side to side movement

undertray fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2022

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure lower seat missing (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

dpf light indicating fault

play in clutch pedal box - side to side movement

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2021 153,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Stop Lamp Bulb warning light illuminated

Fail 14 Sep 2021 153,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Stop Lamp Bulb warning light illuminated

Pass 28 Sep 2020 144,500 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 144,497 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative x2 (4.1.5 (a))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HIDS NOT FITTED AS STANDARD (4.1.4 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 115,510 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 79,362 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 126,546 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 67,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 12 Sep 2017 67,301 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working Daytime Running Lamp (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 52,384 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

rear seat belts not checked due to load on seats

Fail 9 Sep 2016 52,384 miles

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

rear seat belts not checked due to load on seats

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 UPX is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UPX, 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 UPX registered?

BU63 UPX is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 September 2013.

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