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BN62 HCO

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,349 mi
Last recorded137,349 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 HCO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 137,349 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 137,349 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 126,237 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 116,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTHSIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 100,775 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 90,291 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 76,751 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 68,250 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 58,706 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 58,706 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 50,756 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 41,003 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 32,225 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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BN62 HCO is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN62 HCO, 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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What year was BN62 HCO registered?

BN62 HCO is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 January 2013.

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