CarVerify

Free Car Check

VA62 BYC

2013 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 2231cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,109 mi
Last recorded84,109 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Antara60,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA62 BYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 84,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 84,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 80,265 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 76,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailling arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailling arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 73,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 73,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 69,152 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 58,340 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 58,340 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 47,951 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 47,716 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear secondary position lamp not working

Pass 30 Jun 2017 38,975 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 36,145 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 29,031 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
Full Vauxhall Antara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VA62 BYC is a 2013 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VA62 BYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VA62 BYC?

You can check the full history of VA62 BYC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VA62 BYC registered?

VA62 BYC is a 2013 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 8 January 2013.

Is VA62 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA62 BYC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VA62 BYC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VA62 BYC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.