2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Vauxhall Antara MOT pass rate and common faults

330 MOT tests in 2024. 53.9% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time53.9%
Failed or needed repairs46.1%
Typical mileage at test108,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 330 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working5.8%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.2%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.2%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.5%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.5%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.2%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
    20 marked dangerous
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.9%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    20 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes37.3%
  2. Lights & electrics35.2%
  3. Suspension31.8%
  4. Body & chassis13.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.3%
  6. Tyres7.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags6.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine23.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.7%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened12.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: stop lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Vauxhall Antara?

In 2024, 53.9% of 2007 Vauxhall Antara cars passed their MOT first time, across 330 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Vauxhall Antara?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; position lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2007 Vauxhall Antara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).