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BN63 TJY

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,064 mi
Last recorded71,064 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN63 TJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 71,064 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 68,164 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 64,943 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 64,943 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 59,562 miles

Exhaust joints corroded

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 54,571 miles

Exhaust joints corroded

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 51,002 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 51,002 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 48,250 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 48,250 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 41,335 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 32,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 14,958 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 TJY is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TJY, 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 TJY registered?

BN63 TJY is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2013.

Is BN63 TJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN63 TJY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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