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BX63 FFR

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,695 mi
Last recorded153,695 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX63 FFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 153,695 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 153,369 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users Not tested (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 147,352 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2025 147,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 136,341 miles

moisture around fuel tank

Pass 12 Jan 2023 124,609 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 124,586 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2022 112,226 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 106,590 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s rear bottom section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 106,590 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s rear bottom section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 94,608 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 88,600 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s very close to minimum limit at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer seatbelt receiver stiff to operate

Pass 9 Sep 2016 81,713 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 81,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BX63 FFR 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 64.3%.

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 BX63 FFR, 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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BX63 FFR is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 September 2013.

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