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FH13 AEL

2013 Vauxhall Antara

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,175 mi
Last recorded111,175 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Antara60,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH13 AEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 111,175 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 101,202 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 91,222 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2023 91,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2022 78,096 miles

Coolant leak Coolant leak ()

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 78,096 miles

Nearside Rear Electronic parking brake control inoperative (Little or no Effort) (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Coolant leak Coolant leak ()

Coolant level low

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 63,942 miles

coolant appears low

oil leak

pas pump loose

wipers smear

Fail 7 Jan 2021 63,942 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

coolant appears low

oil leak

wipers smear

Pass 16 Jan 2020 52,077 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

emissions fast pass @ 0.35,plate limit 0.50

oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2020 52,077 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative both (4.6.1 (a))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate inscription illegible dirty/obscured (0.1 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

emissions fast pass @ 0.35,plate limit 0.50

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2019 37,303 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 37,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 25,888 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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jul 2017 25,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 22,905 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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FH13 AEL is a 2013 Vauxhall Antara in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FH13 AEL, 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 FH13 AEL registered?

FH13 AEL is a 2013 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 26 June 2013.

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