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AO16 NEF

2016 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

41,641 mi
Last recorded41,641 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Antara50,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 NEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 41,641 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

TPMS lamp on but does not depict a fault

Fail 18 Aug 2026 41,371 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Tpms lamp on but does not depict a fault

Fail 17 Aug 2026 41,212 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Tpms lamp on but does not depict a fault

Pass 26 Aug 2025 37,981 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Aug 2025 37,981 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Aug 2024 32,940 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 26,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Sep 2023 26,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Aug 2022 19,072 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 17,822 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2021 17,822 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2020 16,191 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 16,191 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 14,154 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Antara?

Based on 362,535 MOT tests across 26,838 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,611
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
26,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 3,890
Registration plate lamp not working 3,438
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,940
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,940
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AO16 NEF is a 2016 Vauxhall Antara in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Antara models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 50,696 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Antara fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 3,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO16 NEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Antara typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 10 years old, this Vauxhall Antara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO16 NEF registered?

AO16 NEF is a 2016 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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