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A4 FWU

2013 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,216 mi
Last recorded64,216 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Meriva46,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 FWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 64,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cable casing (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cable casing (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

damage to front number plate

Fail 16 Apr 2026 64,216 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cable casing (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cable casing (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

damage to front number plate

Pass 30 Apr 2025 61,769 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 61,769 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 57,443 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres over 10years old (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Apr 2023 53,260 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 51,947 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 47,679 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 47,679 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 43,370 miles

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 27 Aug 2019 38,494 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 34,242 miles

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

all 4 tyres tread cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2017 30,144 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 29,409 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 24,730 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 FWU is a 2013 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FWU, 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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What year was A4 FWU registered?

A4 FWU is a 2013 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 9 May 2013.

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