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A4 BRL

2013 Vauxhall Meriva

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,022 mi
Last recorded46,022 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Meriva46,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 BRL
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 46,022 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 37,989 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody components corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2023 32,589 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 31,424 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 31,423 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise both front brake discs worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre near limit and cracked between tread 225/45/17 dot 1418 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise both rear brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 28,472 miles

Service light on

Pass 21 Sep 2020 24,832 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracked and perished 225/45/17/dot 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer sidewall cracked and perished 225/45/17 dot 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 24,832 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracked and perished 225/45/17/dot 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer sidewall cracked and perished 225/45/17 dot 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service light on

Pass 20 Sep 2019 20,615 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 20,615 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 16,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe split slightly. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 12,872 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 10,115 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Meriva?

Based on 2,820,552 MOT tests across 186,055 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,593
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
186,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,414
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,354
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 45,385
coil spring broken 39,596
Stop lamp not working 39,031
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A4 BRL is a 2013 Vauxhall Meriva in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 46,532 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 Meriva fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,414 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 BRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Meriva typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 13 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A4 BRL is a 2013 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 23 September 2013.

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