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BN63 RFZ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,036 mi
Last recorded126,036 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN63 RFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 126,036 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 126,036 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 110,485 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 108,865 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust mounting corrded

radiator mountings corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2023 108,865 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front brake disc worn

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust mounting corrded

radiator mountings corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2022 100,523 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 100,523 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 92,556 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 92,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front drl light inoperative

Rear brake disc worn

Pass 30 Oct 2020 85,369 miles

Nearside Rear shock sweating oil

Fail 30 Oct 2020 85,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear shock sweating oil

Pass 24 Oct 2019 75,869 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 62,281 miles

Rear brake/disc pads worn

Fail 2 Nov 2018 62,271 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear brake/disc pads worn

Pass 2 Nov 2017 49,216 miles

Front brake pads worn

Pass 28 Oct 2016 32,227 miles

front/rear brake pads worn

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 RFZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RFZ, 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 RFZ registered?

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

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