2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Vauxhall Antara MOT pass rate and common faults

2,022 MOT tests in 2024. 58.2% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

79Well below average
Passed first time58.2%
Failed or needed repairs41.8%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,022 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working7.5%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.6%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.2%
    133 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.1%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    88 marked dangerous
  7. Reversing lamps: inoperative3.2%
  8. On or after 01/01/2014: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit3.1%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics34.9%
  2. Brakes14.5%
  3. Suspension14.1%
  4. Tyres9.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks7.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  7. Body & chassis1.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.4%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.8%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.1%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.8%

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 2015 Vauxhall Antara?

In 2024, 58.2% of 2015 Vauxhall Antara cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,022 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Vauxhall Antara?

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

Is the 2015 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).