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BN63 SSO

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,457 mi
Last recorded134,457 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN63 SSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 134,457 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 134,576 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s front daytime running light not working

Pass 11 Jun 2025 126,421 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 106,664 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 106,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 95,014 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 81,603 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 81,603 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 78,576 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 72,330 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 67,525 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 67,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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

oil leak on engine (filter housing)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 57,513 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 46,631 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 33,438 miles

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

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 SSO is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SSO, 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 SSO registered?

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

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