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AU59 EMK

2009 Opel Antara

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

148,011 mi
Last recorded148,011 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Opel Antara70,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 EMK
MakeOpel
ModelAntara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 148,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Jul 2022 145,384 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 145,384 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 132,156 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 132,156 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 117,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 117,109 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 97,533 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 97,533 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 80,323 miles

Front nearside and offside brake discs inner faces corroded

Rear nearside and offside anti-roll bar drop-link mount bushes - perishing

Rear wiper split

front and rear subframe and suspension arms / exhaust system and hanger brackets corroding

Fail 11 Jul 2018 80,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside brake discs inner faces corroded

Rear nearside and offside anti-roll bar drop-link mount bushes - perishing

Rear wiper split

front and rear subframe and suspension arms / exhaust system and hanger brackets corroding

Pass 10 Apr 2017 66,497 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2016 56,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Slight play in inner track rod

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2016 56,406 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Slight play in inner track rod

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 41,875 miles

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 18 May 2015 41,875 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 12 May 2014 21,496 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 19,279 miles

discs worn

exhaust rusty

sill covers

Pass 20 Sep 2012 15,608 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Antara?

Based on 1,142 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,149
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22
position lamp(s) not working 21
Registration plate lamp not working 17
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AU59 EMK is a 2009 Opel Antara in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2009 Opel Antara models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 70,654 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 Opel Antara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU59 EMK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Antara typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Opel Antara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU59 EMK registered?

AU59 EMK is a 2009 Opel Antara, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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