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BN63 RCU

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,896 mi
Last recorded79,896 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN63 RCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 79,896 miles

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2024 75,962 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 70,068 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 at limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 54,989 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 54,958 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 48,527 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 39,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 36,194 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 36,179 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 32,318 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 25,891 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 18,362 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 RCU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol 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 RCU, 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 RCU registered?

BN63 RCU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 November 2013.

Is BN63 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN63 RCU 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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