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BU63 UPY

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,851 mi
Last recorded136,851 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 136,851 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 136,851 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 132,814 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 128,861 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 124,527 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm across full tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 123,817 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall slightly deformed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 123,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall slightly deformed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 119,334 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 112,627 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 112,627 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 85,318 miles

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

Rear x2 tyres slight misshape inner edges

Pass 20 Oct 2017 73,178 miles

eml on

Pass 27 Oct 2016 61,155 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 UPY is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UPY, 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 UPY is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 October 2013.

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