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FG09 DWJ

2009 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,788 mi
Last recorded104,788 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Antara68,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 DWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 104,788 miles

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

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))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 104,760 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump cracked at sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 7 Nov 2023 99,233 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 96,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 94,155 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 91,621 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 86,553 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 86,455 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 75,532 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 65,725 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 59,412 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 55,373 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS LIPPED, ALL FLEXI BRAKE HOSES SLIGHT RUSTING TO FERRULES, FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES, OS REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES

Pass 19 Mar 2014 45,998 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED

Pass 11 Mar 2013 39,500 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN ON EDGES, OS REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES, FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Pass 26 Mar 2012 33,561 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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FG09 DWJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FG09 DWJ, 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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FG09 DWJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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