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BN63 PXW

2013 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,747 mi
Last recorded128,747 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN63 PXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 128,747 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 116,162 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 116,120 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 111,620 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 111,617 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 109,622 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 109,618 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 97,755 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Oct 2021 97,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 80,418 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 80,417 miles

Emissions not tested unable to test-snapped exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 61,087 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 59,581 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 54,001 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 54,000 miles

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

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 43,435 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2016 33,387 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 PXW is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PXW, 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 PXW is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 November 2013.

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