2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Vauxhall Antara MOT pass rate and common faults

6,508 MOT tests in 2024. 55.3% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time55.3%
Failed or needed repairs44.7%
Typical mileage at test84,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,508 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working10.1%
  2. Stop lamp: not working9.2%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.0%
  4. Reversing lamps: inoperative4.7%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.9%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    382 marked dangerous
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    281 marked dangerous
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics42.8%
  2. Suspension17.4%
  3. Brakes16.8%
  4. Tyres8.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.1%
  7. Body & chassis3.5%
  8. Steering2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine21.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.1%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.5%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 Vauxhall Antara?

In 2024, 55.3% of 2013 Vauxhall Antara cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,508 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Vauxhall Antara?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Vauxhall Antara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).