CarVerify

Free Car Check

BX63 VEP

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

282,375 mi
Last recorded282,375 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 282,375 miles

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

Rear parking brake efficiency just met will need further adjustment

Pass 6 Oct 2022 277,831 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 277,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 258,032 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 258,032 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 223,816 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 181,018 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 130,642 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 93,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 93,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 71,840 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 71,840 miles

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

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BX63 VEP is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BX63 VEP?

You can check the full history of BX63 VEP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BX63 VEP registered?

BX63 VEP is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 October 2013.

Is BX63 VEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX63 VEP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BX63 VEP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BX63 VEP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.