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SA63 TCJ

2013 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,799 mi
Last recorded130,799 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Antara60,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA63 TCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 130,799 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front windscreen washer lazy but clears screen ok

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 130,799 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front windscreen washer lazy but clears screen ok

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 122,835 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all hangers corroded and thinned (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake backing plates corroded

engine oil leak

full exhaust system corroded and deteriated

Fail 19 Sep 2024 122,835 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all hangers corroded and thinned (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake backing plates corroded

engine oil leak

full exhaust system corroded and deteriated

Pass 7 Sep 2023 114,747 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded cannot fully inspect as plastic over sills are fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded cannot fully inspect as plastic over sills are fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 114,709 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded cannot fully inspect as plastic over sills are fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reverse lamp not working but nsr is

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded cannot fully inspect as plastic over sills are fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 103,153 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 89,862 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 79,483 miles

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

Rear tyres getting low

exhaust corroding at rear

Pass 22 Aug 2019 69,064 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 69,063 miles

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor is insecure (3.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 61,893 miles

Pads low all

Pass 19 Jan 2018 48,712 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 37,213 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 34,010 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 34,010 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SA63 TCJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SA63 TCJ, 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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SA63 TCJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 12 October 2013.

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