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A13 VXR

2004 Vauxhall Monaro

Red Petrol 5667cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

120,280 mi
Last recorded120,280 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Monaro59,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 VXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonaro
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,667cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 120,280 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 120,277 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 118,240 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 116,467 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 114,526 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 112,340 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 112,338 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 110,747 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 108,021 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 108,017 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 105,088 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

EXHAUST BLOWING.

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 101,863 miles

corrosion to all suspension col springs.

front brake discs are corroded and pitted slightly on inside of discs.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 97,269 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 92,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

drivers seat wont tilt forward

Pass 8 Aug 2014 87,485 miles

drivers seat wont tilt forward

Pass 10 Aug 2013 81,586 miles

drivers seat wont tilt forward

Pass 14 Aug 2012 75,843 miles

drivers seat wont tilt forward

Pass 9 Aug 2011 68,547 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 60,896 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 60,225 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 49,830 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 39,585 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 39,585 miles

Inner Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2007 29,818 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Monaro?

Based on 12,565 MOT tests across 785 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
2,610
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
785
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 332
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 311
Brake pipe excessively corroded 142
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 111
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 107
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A13 VXR is a 2004 Vauxhall Monaro in Red with a 5,667cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Monaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 59,119 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Monaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 332 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A13 VXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Monaro typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Vauxhall Monaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A13 VXR registered?

A13 VXR is a 2004 Vauxhall Monaro, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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