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DY09 NSJ

2009 Vauxhall Antara

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,747 mi
Last recorded98,747 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Antara68,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 NSJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 98,747 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 98,746 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 94,381 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 89,989 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 89,987 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 85,983 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 82,888 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 80,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 80,249 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Diesel leak from filter housing area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Front bush/bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 75,001 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 75,001 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 69,535 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 63,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 63,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 60,813 miles

235/55r18

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both rear worn low + close to wear indicators and slightly perished

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner tread

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Apr 2017 60,813 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

235/55r18

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both rear worn low + close to wear indicators and slightly perished

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner tread

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2016 55,882 miles

both front lower wishbone rear-most rubber bushes very poor

offside front shock absorber has slight fluid leak

some play in steering rack tie rod ends

Fail 5 Apr 2016 55,882 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

both front lower wishbone rear-most rubber bushes very poor

offside front shock absorber has slight fluid leak

some play in steering rack tie rod ends

Pass 19 Mar 2015 50,157 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 44,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2014 44,044 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2013 37,979 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 28,004 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 NSJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NSJ, 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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What year was DY09 NSJ registered?

DY09 NSJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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