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BN63 RYW

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,546 mi
Last recorded139,546 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN63 RYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 139,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 139,545 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 131,754 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 131,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 131,708 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Exhaust front flexi blowing, see photos and short video (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Possibly calipers at fault, requires investigation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached And lower (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant low and leaking

Exhaust blowing but has met minimum

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror scent ()

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded See photos (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded See photos (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil all over the engine and exhaust!

Pass 23 Mar 2023 127,775 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 127,764 miles

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel front brake padel drop downe (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low on effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety badly leaks from reditor (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear just on boder line (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 124,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 118,921 miles

Coolant leak thermostat housing area ()

Fail 11 Oct 2021 117,245 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak thermostat housing area ()

Pass 6 Oct 2020 101,819 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 101,819 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn pads grinding on disc metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 79,353 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play also the clutch pedal (1.1.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 79,353 miles

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

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play also the clutch pedal (1.1.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 57,039 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 57,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 33,429 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 26,347 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall has repair to it

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 RYW is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RYW, 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 RYW is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 December 2013.

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