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BN63 OPZ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,493 mi
Last recorded125,493 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN63 OPZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 125,493 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust tail pipe to rear silencer has slight damage

oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2026 125,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached drop link broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear exhaust tail pipe to rear silencer has slight damage

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2025 111,140 miles

Front Both DRL light not working

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 111,139 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Both DRL light not working

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 111,117 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction more than 15 items (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 95,741 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 95,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 78,768 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 72,832 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 72,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 68,716 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 68,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2019 60,128 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 45,390 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 45,390 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 33,791 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 29,771 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 29,769 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides front (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level on min (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge bald (4.1.E.1)

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 OPZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 OPZ, 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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BN63 OPZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 September 2013.

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