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R5 EFJ

2013 Vauxhall Antara

Yellow Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,777 mi
Last recorded98,777 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Antara60,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 EFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 98,777 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 88,557 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 80,294 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 66,738 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 62,016 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 53,979 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 50,491 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 50,491 miles

Front Position lamp not working o/s and n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 50,330 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 35,872 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2017 26,283 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2016 19,040 miles

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED

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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R5 EFJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Antara in Yellow with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R5 EFJ, 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 R5 EFJ registered?

R5 EFJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 29 October 2013.

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