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BV63 CWL

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,042 mi
Last recorded157,042 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV63 CWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 157,042 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 150,193 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 140,943 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 140,942 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 130,881 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 120,416 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 112,849 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 112,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/60/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Nail in inner shoulder, 215/60/R16 (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/60/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 104,633 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 92,569 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 68,177 miles

Front inner brake pads wearing low

Fail 1 May 2018 68,177 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 May 2017 42,507 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 38,131 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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BV63 CWL is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red 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 BV63 CWL, 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 CWL registered?

BV63 CWL is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2013.

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The MOT history for BV63 CWL 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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