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DY09 FXA

2009 Vauxhall Antara

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,986 mi
Last recorded127,986 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Antara68,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 FXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2025 127,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing my lower arm bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing my lower arm bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 117,967 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 117,958 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 114,511 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion throughout

unable to check outer sills for corrosion behind trim covers

Fail 23 Aug 2023 114,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion throughout

unable to check outer sills for corrosion behind trim covers

Pass 27 Aug 2022 102,651 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side suspensions (nearside and offside) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhasut mounting metals corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2022 102,650 miles

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))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side suspensions (nearside and offside) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhasut mounting metals corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2021 93,311 miles

Chassis components slightly corroded

Exhaust system slighly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2020 90,948 miles

Chassis components corroded

Exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2019 84,943 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 84,941 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

NSF tyre worn inside

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 76,538 miles

Corrosion on OSF brake pipe

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 76,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Corrosion on OSF brake pipe

Long travel on hand brake

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in both front wishbone rear bushes,especially NS

Pass 10 Mar 2017 61,752 miles

Play in OSR anti roll bar link

Pass 2 Mar 2016 46,312 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 37,600 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 34,352 miles

Handbrake lever has play in cable adjustment.

O?S?R Tyre wearing on inside edge.

Fail 19 Mar 2014 34,352 miles

Handbrake lever has play in cable adjustment.

O?S?R Tyre wearing on inside edge.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 28,712 miles

Play in OSF anti roll bar link

Steering rack knocking

Pass 8 Mar 2012 22,971 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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DY09 FXA is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 DY09 FXA, 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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DY09 FXA is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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