2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Vauxhall Antara MOT pass rate and common faults

632 MOT tests in 2024. 50.5% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time50.5%
Failed or needed repairs49.5%
Typical mileage at test102,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 632 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.8%
  2. Stop lamp: not working6.2%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.9%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.7%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.3%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.1%
    43 marked dangerous
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.0%
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault4.0%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.6%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics34.5%
  2. Brakes31.5%
  3. Suspension29.4%
  4. Body & chassis13.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks11.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.3%
  7. Tyres8.4%
  8. Steering6.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.5%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.4%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases11.7%

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: position 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 2009 Vauxhall Antara?

In 2024, 50.5% of 2009 Vauxhall Antara cars passed their MOT first time, across 632 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Vauxhall Antara?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Vauxhall Antara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).