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BN63 SPU

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,011 mi
Last recorded118,011 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 118,011 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 106,765 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 106,765 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 95,612 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front DRL not working

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounted upside down

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 95,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front DRL not working

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounted upside down

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

Pass 5 May 2023 89,309 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounted upside down

Pass 20 Apr 2022 78,733 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 68,105 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 60,301 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 51,419 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 44,496 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 40,731 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 28,486 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 28,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade torn

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 SPU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SPU, 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 SPU registered?

BN63 SPU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 December 2013.

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The MOT history for BN63 SPU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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