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VJ13 DAB

2013 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,302 mi
Last recorded97,302 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Antara60,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJ13 DAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 97,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 97,302 miles

Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 90,405 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 79,055 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 79,051 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 69,539 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 69,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 69,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 63,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 62,033 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 58,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 50,589 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 50,589 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 41,593 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 32,682 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 22,378 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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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VJ13 DAB is a 2013 Vauxhall Antara in Grey 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 VJ13 DAB, 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 VJ13 DAB registered?

VJ13 DAB is a 2013 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 7 March 2013.

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