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BU63 URT

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,212 mi
Last recorded123,212 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 URT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 123,212 miles

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

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 17 Jun 2025 121,429 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 121,429 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 116,051 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 111,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n-s-f and o-s-f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 105,280 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 99,623 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))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 99,623 miles

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

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 23 Jun 2020 95,942 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 90,270 miles

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

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

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

all brake pads wearing thin

Pass 29 May 2018 84,282 miles

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

suspect all pads wearing thin

Fail 29 May 2018 84,282 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

suspect all pads wearing thin

Pass 15 May 2017 78,177 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 64,190 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 URT is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 URT, 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 URT registered?

BU63 URT is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 September 2013.

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The MOT history for BU63 URT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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