Opel Antara Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Opel Antara reliable? We analysed 1,142 real MOT tests across 126 vehicles to find out.
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The Opel Antara is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pipe excessively corroded, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Opel Antara.
Opel Antara Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Opel Antara. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Opel Antara MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Opel Antara to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Opel Antara Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Opel Antara fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Opel Antara Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Opel Antara owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Opel Antara MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Opel Antara year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 966 | 68.8% | 48,315 | 70,654 | 95,227 |
Opel Antara Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Opel Antara MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Opel Antara
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
68.8% MOT pass rate from 966 tests
The best year to buy a used Opel Antara is 2009, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 68.8% across 966 tests.
How Does the Opel Antara Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opel Antara THIS CAR | 70.1% | 1,142 | 71,890 mi | 17 yrs |
| Opel Zafira | 68.5% | 30,915 | 93,196 mi | 27 yrs |
| Opel Astra | 69.2% | 26,435 | 84,472 mi | 28 yrs |
| Opel Corsa | 65.8% | 19,398 | 69,011 mi | 33 yrs |
| Honda Z50J | 92% | 526 | 1,590 mi | 29 yrs |
Compared to the Opel Zafira (68.5% pass rate) and the Opel Astra (69.2% pass rate), the Opel Antara outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Opel Antara has an overall MOT pass rate of 70.1% across 1,142 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Opel Antara are brake pipe excessively corroded (32 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (27), and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (22). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Opel Antara owner drives around 7,149 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Opel Antara models stay on UK roads for around 17 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.