2013 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VAUXHALL
- Year
- 2013
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 6 March 2027 (265 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 19,792 mi
AI verdict BUY 69/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2013 Vauxhall has 17 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 19,792 miles. While it has a history of recurring issues, these were addressed and resolved, indicating a generally well-maintained vehicle.
The vehicle exhibits consistently low annual mileage, averaging 6,515 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes in its 13-year history.
Things to check
- Recurring exhaust advisories (Mar 2020) escalated to a major failure (Jul 2021).
- Recurring coil spring advisories (Mar 2020) escalated to a major failure (Jul 2021).
- Recurring brake system advisories (Jul 2023) escalated to a major failure (Jun 2024).
- Recurring tyre advisories (Jul 2021) indicate ongoing wear and tear on consumables.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until March 2027, offering significant peace of mind.
- Consistent, low annual mileage (6,515 mi/yr) suggests light use and less wear.
- All major failures (exhaust, coil spring, brakes) were immediately rectified and passed subsequent tests.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/17 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | FAIL | 19,792 mi |
ADVISORY hand brake travel slightly high PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8) PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) PRS Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
|
| Mar 2016 | PASS | 19,792 mi |
ADVISORY hand brake travel slightly high
|
| Mar 2017 | PASS | 29,539 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Feb 2018 | FAIL | 39,193 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
|
| Feb 2018 | PASS | 39,241 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2019 | PASS | 50,204 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2020 | PASS | 56,462 mi |
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front daytime running light not working. ADVISORY Exhaust flexible pipe slightly damaged. ADVISORY Rear coil springs slightly corroded. ADVISORY Gearbox oil leak but not excessive.
|
| Mar 2021 | FAIL | 62,347 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Both daytime running lamps inop ADVISORY Front flexi exhaust pipe deteriorated ADVISORY oil leak from engine /gearbox
|
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 62,347 mi |
ADVISORY Both daytime running lamps inop ADVISORY Front flexi exhaust pipe deteriorated ADVISORY oil leak from engine /gearbox
|
| Jul 2021 | FAIL | 63,822 mi |
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Jul 2021 | PASS | 63,822 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2022 | PASS | 68,221 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear , o/s rear and n/s front metal brake pipes are blistering under there protective coating (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Jul 2023 | PASS | 72,848 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
|
| Jun 2024 | FAIL | 77,502 mi |
ADVISORY Front washers slightly high ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre stepping inside edge ADVISORY Front slight perish to front flexi ADVISORY Rear Slight imbalance across rear brakes MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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| Jun 2024 | PASS | 77,502 mi |
ADVISORY Front washers slightly high ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Front slight perish to front flexi
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| Mar 2025 | PASS | 80,861 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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| Mar 2026 | PASS | 85,914 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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