Vauxhall Antara
From 40,539 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Antaras fare better: 2016 models pass at 70.4% vs 65% for 2007.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, stop lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 2,806 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2,806 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2,090 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1,465 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1,337 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 1,292 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 993 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 980 |
| a reversing lamp inoperative | 933 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 881 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 871 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 41.5% of failures are serious: 34.2% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 7.3% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £96.
Vauxhall Antara on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 1,833 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 1,833. At this rate, roughly 10 years until none remain. Now at 72.8% of its peak (25,173 in 2016 Q3).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 16,431 | 1,906 | +0 | -572 | -572 |
| 2025 Q2 | 17,087 | 1,822 | +0 | -568 | -568 |
| 2025 Q1 | 17,710 | 1,767 | +0 | -328 | -328 |
| 2024 Q4 | 18,127 | 1,678 | +0 | -365 | -365 |
| 2024 Q3 | 18,648 | 1,522 | +0 | -383 | -383 |
| 2024 Q2 | 19,159 | 1,394 | +0 | -434 | -434 |
| 2024 Q1 | 19,648 | 1,339 | +0 | -348 | -348 |
| 2023 Q4 | 20,088 | 1,247 | +0 | -187 | -187 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antara Exclusiv Cdti S/S | Diesel | 3,670 | 23% |
| Antara Se Nav Cdti S/S 4X4 | Diesel | 2,358 | 14% |
| Antara Diamond Cdti S/S | Diesel | 1,883 | 12% |
| Antara Exclusiv Cdti S/S 4X4 | Diesel | 1,653 | 10% |
| Antara Se Nav Cdti 4X4 Auto | Diesel | 1,304 | 8% |
| Antara Exclusiv Cdti 4X4 Auto | Diesel | 1,005 | 6% |
| Antara Exclusiv Cdti 4X4 | Diesel | 554 | 3% |
| Antara Exclusiv Cdti | Diesel | 541 | 3% |
| Antara Se Cdti 4X4 | Diesel | 524 | 3% |
| Antara Diamond Cdti S/S 4X4 | Diesel | 514 | 3% |
| Antara Se Cdti 4X4 Auto | Diesel | 497 | 3% |
| Antara Exclusiv Cdti 4X4 S/S | Diesel | 384 | 2% |
| Antara Diamond Cdti 4X4 Auto | Diesel | 296 | 2% |
| Antara Exclusiv | Petrol | 245 | 2% |
| Antara S Cdti | Diesel | 206 | 1% |
| Antara Se Cdti A | Diesel | 182 | 1% |
| Antara Se Cdti | Diesel | 157 | <1% |
| Antara S Cdti A | Diesel | 138 | <1% |
| Antara E Cdti A | Diesel | 114 | <1% |
| Antara E Cdti | Diesel | 86 | <1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 70.4% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2015 | 69.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2014 | 68.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2013 | 67.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
6 earlier years
| 2012 | 66.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2011 | 67.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2010 | 61.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated |
| 2009 | 63.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 2008 | 61.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 2007 | 65% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated |
Typical mileage
Half of all Antaras tested had between 66,341 and 101,900 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 81,729 median miles, the Antara has 0.04 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Vauxhall models
| Vauxhall Corsa | 70.9% |
| Vauxhall Astra | 72.5% |
| Vauxhall Vivaro | 67.2% |
| Vauxhall Mokka | 76.7% |
| Vauxhall Insignia | 75.3% |
Common questions
What is the Vauxhall Antara MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Antara has a 67.3% MOT pass rate based on 40,539 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Antara?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Antara is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 2,806 failures. Other common issues include a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
How many Vauxhall Antaras are on UK roads?
There are 16,431 Vauxhall Antaras currently licensed on UK roads, with 1,906 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Antara at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Antara is 81,729 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 66,341 and 101,900 miles.
Buying a used Antara?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 67.3% pass rate and an average repair bill of £96 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.