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BN63 OVJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,913 mi
Last recorded108,913 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN63 OVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 108,913 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 102,088 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 102,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 91,121 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 91,120 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 77,525 miles

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))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 70,393 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 64,326 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 58,454 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 50,365 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 44,541 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 31,409 miles

Offside Rear fog light starting to emit white light

engine covers fitted obscuring view

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 OVJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BN63 OVJ, 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 OVJ registered?

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

Is BN63 OVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN63 OVJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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