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VX13 OBS

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,703 mi
Last recorded88,703 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX13 OBS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 88,703 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 88,703 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 85,356 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 78,279 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on treads and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on treads and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 70,877 miles

Handbrake lever has long travel

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside rear tyres slightly cracking on treads and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 63,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 56,463 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 56,463 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 52,650 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 52,650 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Feb 2019 43,133 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 34,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 34,304 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 29,100 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 22,299 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 22,299 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Adam?

Based on 593,824 MOT tests across 61,251 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,061
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
61,251
On UK Roads
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VX13 OBS is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Adam models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 46,603 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Vauxhall Adam typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this Vauxhall Adam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX13 OBS registered?

VX13 OBS is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 7 March 2013.

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The MOT history for VX13 OBS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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