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BN62 HXJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

121,094 mi
Last recorded121,094 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 HXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 121,094 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 121,093 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 114,252 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 114,251 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 105,620 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Rubber Worn (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 105,620 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction DPF warning light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Rubber Worn (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 99,067 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 99,067 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 91,752 miles

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

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

signs of engine oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2021 91,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth getting low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

signs of engine oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2020 84,965 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 84,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre on inner shoulder ()

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 79,899 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 70,794 miles

Both Front Tyres on 3mm worn on edge

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 70,794 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Both Front Tyres on 3mm worn on edge

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 60,956 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 51,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has deep cut in outer wall

engine management light on

Fail 24 Jan 2017 51,660 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has deep cut in outer wall

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jan 2016 40,039 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth on edge

handbrake lever quite high

o/s/r tire has a nail in tread, also has large cracks forming

wipers smearing

Fail 25 Jan 2016 40,039 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working bulb 1004 fitted (1.1.C.1d)

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth on edge

handbrake lever quite high

o/s/r tire has a nail in tread, also has large cracks forming

wipers smearing

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 HXJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BN62 HXJ, 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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BN62 HXJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 January 2013.

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