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VA13 OTW

2013 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

103,402 mi
Last recorded103,402 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Antara60,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA13 OTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 103,402 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 103,402 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 98,823 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 98,823 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 97,835 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 97,835 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2024 97,751 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to smoking (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

windscreen has a chip

Fail 6 Feb 2024 97,712 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to smoking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

windscreen has a chip

Pass 15 Dec 2022 90,202 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 90,202 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 80,992 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 74,431 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 74,420 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 69,416 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Fail 5 Jun 2018 69,228 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 60,725 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 59,274 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 56,412 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 56,412 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working both rear registration plate lamps inop (1.1.C.1d)

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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VA13 OTW is a 2013 Vauxhall Antara in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 VA13 OTW, 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 VA13 OTW registered?

VA13 OTW is a 2013 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 16 August 2013.

Is VA13 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA13 OTW shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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