2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Vauxhall Antara MOT pass rate and common faults

817 MOT tests in 2024. 52.9% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time52.9%
Failed or needed repairs47.1%
Typical mileage at test97,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 817 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.3%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.1%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.8%
  4. Stop lamp: not working5.1%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.9%
    62 marked dangerous
  6. Reversing lamps: inoperative4.4%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    32 marked dangerous
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.1%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.9%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics38.8%
  2. Suspension25.1%
  3. Brakes18.8%
  4. Body & chassis9.5%
  5. Tyres8.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.1%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  8. Steering1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine27.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.6%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak14.6%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.6%

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 2011 Vauxhall Antara?

In 2024, 52.9% of 2011 Vauxhall Antara cars passed their MOT first time, across 817 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Vauxhall Antara?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Vauxhall Antara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).