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DY09 VUG

2009 Vauxhall Antara

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,267 mi
Last recorded131,267 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Antara68,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 131,267 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front rack end slight play

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear suspension arm/coil springs/inner sills/ offside rear subframe/front toeing eye mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 131,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front rack end slight play

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear suspension arm/coil springs/inner sills/ offside rear subframe/front toeing eye mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 126,452 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills suspension arms coil springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 126,451 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills suspension arms coil springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 119,786 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 113,371 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills coil springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 106,442 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 106,442 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 95,546 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 92,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system and hangers corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2018 92,239 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

exhaust system and hangers corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2017 81,701 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 80,136 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 74,019 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 66,858 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 60,077 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 60,076 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 48,756 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 34,857 miles

HID lamps fitted, headlamp washers not working

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

exhaust emissions too clean to register on test equipment

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 VUG is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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