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A5 DOS

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,962 mi
Last recorded49,962 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 DOS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 49,962 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 47,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 43,919 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 43,917 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 40,404 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 40,404 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 36,720 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 32,151 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 28,392 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 22,945 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 22,945 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 18,483 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 14,018 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 14,018 miles

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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A5 DOS is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A5 DOS registered?

A5 DOS is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 21 September 2013.

Is A5 DOS safe to buy?

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