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BV63 AHN

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,271 mi
Last recorded73,271 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV63 AHN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 73,271 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both (1.1.15 (a))

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

Coolant leak Cylinder head side housing & Coolant level low

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 72,484 miles

Central Rear Upper brake lamp faulty

Coolant leak

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

coolant level below min

Fail 28 Aug 2025 72,484 miles

Central Rear Upper brake lamp faulty

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

coolant level below min

Pass 30 Nov 2023 63,370 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 57,318 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 57,318 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 49,639 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 49,606 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 42,985 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))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 35,521 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 26,736 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 18,632 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 11,761 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 21 Sep 2016 11,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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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BV63 AHN is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BV63 AHN, 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 BV63 AHN registered?

BV63 AHN is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 September 2013.

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