2013 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · BG63 XBU
2013 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 23 Dec 2013. Recorded mileage 185,816 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,816 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BG63 XBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 185,816 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BG63 XBU MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Vauxhall Astra (BG63 XBU) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BG63 XBU Mileage History
- 11/11/2022142,624 mi
- 30/10/2023147,277 mi+4,653 mi
- 31/10/2023147,277 mi
- 08/11/2024160,863 mi+13,586 mi
- 21/11/2025185,816 mi+24,953 mi
Average of roughly 14,268 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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