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DY09 VUN

2009 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,711 mi
Last recorded153,711 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Antara68,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 VUN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 153,711 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 147,269 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 146,879 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 144,607 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 140,359 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 140,359 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 129,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 122,543 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 114,544 miles

both rear anti role bar drop link rubber bushes perished

Pass 14 Dec 2015 100,297 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s rear tyre is wearing on inner edge of tread

oil weep from engine

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Dec 2014 76,717 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 76,717 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 60,636 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 47,182 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

no emissions printout not enough smoke emitted.

Fail 10 Dec 2012 47,182 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no emissions printout not enough smoke emitted.

wear and pitting on front brake discs.

Pass 1 May 2012 44,038 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 44,038 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VUN is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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