Vauxhall Antara MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 203,199 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 36.2%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Vauxhall Antara MOT Reliability Overview
The Vauxhall Antara is a very popular vehicle in the UK, with 203,199 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 11 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 63.8% and a failure rate of 36.2%, which is around the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Vauxhall Antara earns a "Average" reliability rating. The average Vauxhall Antara presents for MOT with approximately 63,832 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2017 models achieve the highest pass rate at 73.1%, while 2007 models have the lowest at 60.5%. This 12.6 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Vauxhall Antara is Brakes, affecting 33.0% of all tests. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. The second most common issue is Suspension at 32.5%. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment rounds out the top three at 28.5%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
Best Year to Buy
All manufacture years perform similarly at ~60.7%.
Based on 2024 MOT test results only — the most recent data available. "Built" = year of manufacture. Cars need their first MOT at 3 years old, so the newest cars shown are from ~3 years ago.
Bar chart showing pass rate by manufacture year from 2008 to 2016
📈 How Each Vintage Ages
Tracking how each manufacture year's MOT pass rate changes as the car ages. Showing 10 vintages — click year chips to highlight.
Multi-line chart showing how different Vauxhall Antara vintages degrade over time, from age 2 to 20 years.
Only vintages with 100+ tests in at least 3 different test years are shown. Fleet average is the UK-wide pass rate for all cars at each age.
📉 How Age Affects Reliability
MOT failure rate by vehicle age for the Vauxhall Antara. The dashed red line marks when the manufacturer warranty typically expires (3 years).
Line chart showing MOT failure rate by vehicle age from 3 to 17 years, with warranty expiry marked at 3 years.
💡 What does the warranty cliff mean?
The Vauxhall Antara shows a moderate increase in MOT failures after warranty. The 36% increase is typical — plan for gradual maintenance cost increases. Peak failure occurs at age 16 (53.5% fail rate).
Note: pass rates may improve for very old vehicles due to survivorship bias — only well-maintained cars remain on the road.
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
Click a category to see specific failure items.
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 37.3% | 75,670 |
| 2 | Brakes | 33.2% | 67,552 |
| 3 | Suspension | 32.8% | 66,691 |
| 4 | Tyres | 25.8% | 52,520 |
| 5 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 8.9% | 18,151 |
| 6 | Visibility | 5.8% | 11,823 |
| 7 | Body, Chassis, Structure | 4.4% | 8,984 |
| 8 | Non-component Advisories | 4.0% | 8,186 |
| 9 | Steering | 2.8% | 5,648 |
| 10 | Driver's View Of The Road | 2.3% | 4,738 |
| 11 | Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems | 2.0% | 4,037 |
| 12 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 1.2% | 2,504 |
| 13 | Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions | 0.4% | 887 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 63,832 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps & Electrical | 5.83 | 37.3% | 75,670 |
| Brakes | 5.21 | 33.2% | 67,552 |
| Suspension | 5.14 | 32.8% | 66,691 |
| Tyres | 4.05 | 25.8% | 52,520 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.40 | 8.9% | 18,151 |
| Visibility | 1.28 | 8.1% | 16,561 |
| Body & Structure | 0.69 | 4.4% | 8,984 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.63 | 4.0% | 8,186 |
| Steering | 0.44 | 2.8% | 5,648 |
| Seat Belts | 0.32 | 2.0% | 4,037 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.19 | 1.2% | 2,504 |
| Emissions & Exhaust | 0.07 | 0.4% | 887 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Vauxhall Antara has 63,832 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Vauxhall Antara has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 5.67% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Vauxhall Antara MOT Data
The Vauxhall Antara is a very popular vehicle in the UK, with 203,199 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 11 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 63.8% and a failure rate of 36.2%, which is around the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Vauxhall Antara owners, these results suggest average reliability — some preparation before MOT can improve pass chances. Focus your pre-MOT checks on brakes and suspension for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Antara is likely to perform.
Brakes — 33.0% of failures
Brakes issues account for 33.0% of MOT failures on the Vauxhall Antara. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Suspension — 32.5% of failures
Suspension issues account for 32.5% of MOT failures on the Vauxhall Antara. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 28.5% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 28.5% of MOT failures on the Vauxhall Antara. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Antara?
Based on 203,199 MOT tests in our database, the Vauxhall Antara has an overall pass rate of 63.8% (36.2% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Antara?
The top 3 reasons a Vauxhall Antara fails its MOT are: 1. Brakes (33.0%), 2. Suspension (32.5%), 3. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (28.5%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Vauxhall Antara reliable?
With a 36.2% MOT failure rate, the Antara is about average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Vauxhall Antara?
Based on failure data, focus on: Brakes (33.0%); Suspension (32.5%); Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (28.5%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.