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BN63 ULU

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,694 mi
Last recorded88,694 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN63 ULU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 88,694 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 87,889 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 80,012 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 80,012 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 70,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 70,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

body system light on dash not eml

Pass 6 Sep 2019 58,668 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 42,682 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 42,682 miles

Windscreen washer not working fuse blown replaced fuse 10amp mini (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 27,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2m 245/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.m and worn low on inside edge 245/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 12,067 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 ULU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ULU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN63 ULU registered?

BN63 ULU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2013.

Is BN63 ULU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN63 ULU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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