2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Vauxhall Antara MOT pass rate and common faults

250 MOT tests in 2024. 47.2% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

79Well below average
Passed first time47.2%
Failed or needed repairs52.8%
Typical mileage at test98,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 250 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working10.0%
  2. Position lamp: not working8.8%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases6.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.4%
    26 marked dangerous
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.4%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.6%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.8%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.8%
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.4%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics43.2%
  2. Brakes34.4%
  3. Suspension28.4%
  4. Body & chassis19.6%
  5. Tyres10.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.4%
  8. Steering4.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.8%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.2%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.8%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.2%

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 2010 Vauxhall Antara?

In 2024, 47.2% of 2010 Vauxhall Antara cars passed their MOT first time, across 250 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Vauxhall Antara?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; position lamp: not working; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Vauxhall Antara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 79, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).