2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Vauxhall Antara MOT pass rate and common faults

2,544 MOT tests in 2024. 57.1% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time57.1%
Failed or needed repairs42.9%
Typical mileage at test78,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,544 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working9.4%
  2. Stop lamp: not working8.3%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.8%
    195 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.2%
  6. Reversing lamps: inoperative4.0%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.1%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    124 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics39.7%
  2. Suspension15.7%
  3. Brakes15.5%
  4. Tyres10.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.6%
  7. Body & chassis2.3%
  8. Steering1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.8%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.6%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.8%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.0%

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 2014 Vauxhall Antara?

In 2024, 57.1% of 2014 Vauxhall Antara cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,544 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Vauxhall Antara?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Vauxhall Antara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 82, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).