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BX63 VXM

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,104 mi
Last recorded88,104 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX63 VXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 88,104 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs worn pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone rea bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 86,409 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both front tyres deteriorated in treads and walls also wearing on edges

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 20 Jun 2024 84,897 miles

Both sides front tyres worn edges

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs worn pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 86,605 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs worn pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust joint corroded and weak

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 86,605 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs worn pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust joint corroded and weak

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 77,776 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 72,620 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 72,620 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 65,720 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 55,078 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 44,449 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 44,449 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 34,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine light on

Fail 7 Mar 2017 34,259 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working DTL (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working DTL (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine light on

Pass 26 Feb 2016 22,897 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 VXM is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VXM, 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 VXM is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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