Vauxhall Antara MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Vauxhall Antara. Check any Antara by registration number below.

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65.2%

Avg Pass Rate

-16.7%

vs Vauxhall Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Vauxhall Antara — MOT Reliability Overview

The Vauxhall Antara has an average MOT pass rate of 65.2%, which is 16.7 percentage points below the Vauxhall brand average of 82.0%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Antara on the road.

The most common reasons a Vauxhall Antara fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn. If you are preparing your Antara for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Vauxhall Antara, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Vauxhall Antara performs at MOT across different model years.

2016

Based on 2,094 vehicles

71.1%Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

6.6%

Retest Rate

32.4%

2015

Based on 5,258 vehicles

70.2%Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

7.5%

Retest Rate

29.4%

Mileage at 10yr

127k mi

2014

Based on 6,703 vehicles

68.8%Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

7.9%

Retest Rate

31.5%

Mileage at 10yr

129k mi

2013

Based on 17,268 vehicles

67.0%Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

8.4%

Retest Rate

32.4%

Mileage at 10yr

129k mi

2012

Based on 15,025 vehicles

64.2%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

10.3%

Retest Rate

34.2%

Mileage at 10yr

130k mi

2011

Based on 2,302 vehicles

61.4%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

9.3%

Retest Rate

36.0%

2010

Based on 647 vehicles

60.1%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

10.9%

Retest Rate

37.7%

2009

Based on 1,911 vehicles

62.1%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

8.8%

Retest Rate

27.7%

2008

Based on 1,509 vehicles

59.9%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

9.5%

Retest Rate

31.9%

2007

Based on 972 vehicles

59.2%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

8.3%

Retest Rate

27.6%

0

Based on 29,543 vehicles

73.3%Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Mileage at 5yr

82k mi

Top MOT Failures — Vauxhall Antara

The most common reasons a Vauxhall Antara fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

4.7%

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

4.1%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

3.5%

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

3.1%

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

3.1%

Vauxhall Antara Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

8.5%

Front Nearside

7.4%

Nearside

3.2%

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Vauxhall Antara — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Vauxhall Antara MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Antara?

The average MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Antara is 65.2% compared to the Vauxhall average of 82.0%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

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

The most common MOT failures on the Vauxhall Antara are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.7%), Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.1%), A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (3.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Vauxhall Antara reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 65.2%, the Vauxhall Antara is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Vauxhall Antara?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Vauxhall Antara?

Typical mileage for the Vauxhall Antara: 126,508 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Antara to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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