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OU13 HDJ

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

62,157 mi
Last recorded62,157 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU13 HDJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 62,157 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 62,064 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 57,500 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 51,401 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror capping damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower inner sill repair covered in underseal

Pass 31 Aug 2023 45,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Back To Front Connections Slight Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting To Smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 45,572 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corrosion Within 30cm Of Rear Sub Frame, Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corrosion Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Back To Front Connections Slight Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting To Smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 41,448 miles

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

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

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

Wipers starting to smear

Fail 16 Aug 2022 41,435 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 18 Aug 2021 37,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 37,105 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 34,290 miles

Front discs lipped

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

oil / service light on

Fail 25 Aug 2020 34,290 miles

Front discs lipped

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

oil / service light on

Pass 22 Aug 2019 28,811 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 21,547 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 21,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 17,708 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 12,346 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Adam?

Based on 593,824 MOT tests across 61,251 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,061
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
61,251
On UK Roads
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OU13 HDJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Adam models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 46,603 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Vauxhall Adam typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this Vauxhall Adam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OU13 HDJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 13 March 2013.

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