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DS62 VHL

2013 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,014 mi
Last recorded145,014 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Antara60,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 VHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 145,014 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 145,014 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 127,668 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 119,645 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 119,642 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 114,814 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 114,811 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 106,118 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 106,118 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 93,639 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 93,639 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Broken Mounting Clip (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 93,592 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot weeping

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Slight play steering upper

Pass 18 Dec 2019 83,816 miles

Nearside Front Inner door handle broken but operates as required

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 83,809 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner door handle broken but operates as required

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 67,477 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 41,225 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 35,231 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 26,101 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Antara?

Based on 362,535 MOT tests across 26,838 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,611
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
26,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 3,890
Registration plate lamp not working 3,438
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,940
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,940
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DS62 VHL is a 2013 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Antara models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 60,101 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 Antara fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 3,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS62 VHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Antara typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 13 years old, this Vauxhall Antara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DS62 VHL registered?

DS62 VHL is a 2013 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 25 January 2013.

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