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BN63 LXJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

205,935 mi
Last recorded205,935 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN63 LXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 205,935 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 205,935 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 182,813 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 182,813 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 157,915 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 157,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 124,936 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 90,295 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 90,295 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 51,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside and offside handbrake cable outer casing deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2019 37,181 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 29,537 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 16,838 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 6,272 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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BN63 LXJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BN63 LXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN63 LXJ registered?

BN63 LXJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 October 2013.

Is BN63 LXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN63 LXJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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