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BX63 VYY

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,062 mi
Last recorded136,062 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 136,062 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside mirror casing damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 5 Feb 2026 136,062 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside mirror casing damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 6 Dec 2024 120,887 miles

D.P.F. warning showing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

hand brake lever travel close to maximum upper limit

Pass 8 Dec 2023 115,028 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 115,019 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords close to legal limit and heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 101,122 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Under tray fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2021 87,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 75,160 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 75,160 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 61,932 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 45,993 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 30,306 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 19,441 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 VYY is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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