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BV62 KPJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,624 mi
Last recorded105,624 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 KPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2026 105,624 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 98,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack/perish 225-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 93,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small deep cut, tyre cracking/perished slightly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 88,241 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 88,241 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 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 85,237 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 82,718 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 75,971 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 67,523 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 61,190 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 51,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit, and is worn on outer shoulder

Nearside Rear Tyre outer wall starting to crack/perish

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit, and is worn on inner shoulder

Pass 7 Apr 2016 40,621 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 39,904 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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BV62 KPJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel 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 BV62 KPJ, 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 BV62 KPJ registered?

BV62 KPJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 January 2013.

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The MOT history for BV62 KPJ 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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