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CX09 BMU

2009 Vauxhall Antara

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,639 mi
Last recorded113,639 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Antara68,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX09 BMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 113,639 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 110,287 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 107,257 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust brackets broken but exhaust adequately supported

Fail 15 Jan 2024 107,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust brackets broken but exhaust adequately supported

Pass 18 Jan 2023 103,369 miles

Brakes require further inspection

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

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

Rear exhaust brackets broken but exhaust adequately supported

Fail 12 Jan 2023 103,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Auxiliary belt damaged

Brakes require further inspection

Coil springs corroded

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust brackets broken but exhaust adequately supported

Pass 26 Jan 2022 98,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 91,125 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive foremost subframe mount, offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 81,313 miles

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

exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2018 72,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre is worn unevenly on tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2017 62,135 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine fault light on

Pass 1 Jul 2016 53,606 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 46,872 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 39,617 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 31,453 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 24,248 miles

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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CX09 BMU is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Antara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 68,820 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CX09 BMU, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall Antara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CX09 BMU is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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