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BX63 KUV

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,640 mi
Last recorded129,640 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX63 KUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 129,640 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 129,616 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working n/s ,o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 122,321 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 118,890 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 108,929 miles

Front engine covers fitted

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

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

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 18 Nov 2021 99,868 miles

Front engine covers fitted top and bottom

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 18 Nov 2021 99,868 miles

Front engine covers fitted top and bottom

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 21 Nov 2020 92,652 miles

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

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 29 Nov 2019 86,213 miles

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 29 Nov 2019 86,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 21 Nov 2018 76,904 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner. ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Fail 21 Nov 2018 76,904 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner. ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 24 Nov 2017 68,384 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner. ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Fail 24 Nov 2017 68,384 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner. ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 17 Nov 2016 50,807 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 33,245 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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BX63 KUV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KUV, 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 KUV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 September 2013.

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