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BN63 OTL

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,655 mi
Last recorded99,655 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 99,655 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

needs rear wiper blade

Pass 23 Apr 2024 89,567 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Apr 2024 89,563 miles

Emissions unable to be completed central exhaust blowing excessively (8.2.2.2 (e))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Upper both fuel pipes corroded above fuel tank

Pass 17 Apr 2023 78,268 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front slightly fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement right hand bonded bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 17 Apr 2023 78,268 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front slightly fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement right hand bonded bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Apr 2022 65,514 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 53,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 51,263 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 51,263 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 45,256 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 38,981 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2018 38,981 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2017 31,290 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2017 31,290 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2016 23,366 miles

engine covers fitted

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 OTL is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OTL, 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 BN63 OTL registered?

BN63 OTL is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 November 2013.

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