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VN13 BUV

2013 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,140 mi
Last recorded100,140 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Antara60,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN13 BUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 100,140 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 100,140 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 90,760 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 80,996 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 80,996 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 69,516 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front/rear n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 69,516 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front/rear n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 60,227 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s o/s inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 60,227 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s o/s inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 54,123 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 54,123 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 51,827 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 51,827 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 41,456 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 41,456 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 31,660 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 22,870 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 18,812 miles

Front Tyres wearing on edges

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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VN13 BUV is a 2013 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VN13 BUV, 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 VN13 BUV registered?

VN13 BUV is a 2013 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 21 May 2013.

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