2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Vauxhall Antara MOT pass rate and common faults

777 MOT tests in 2024. 60.5% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

79Well below average
Passed first time60.5%
Failed or needed repairs39.5%
Typical mileage at test64,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 777 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working7.9%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.7%
    44 marked dangerous
  4. Reversing lamps: inoperative3.5%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.3%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    41 marked dangerous
  7. On or after 01/01/2014: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit2.8%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.7%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics33.6%
  2. Brakes13.1%
  3. Suspension9.9%
  4. Tyres8.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks7.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  7. Steering1.3%
  8. Body & chassis0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick16.0%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.5%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak10.7%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.5%

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 2016 Vauxhall Antara?

In 2024, 60.5% of 2016 Vauxhall Antara cars passed their MOT first time, across 777 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Vauxhall Antara?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; position lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 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).