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FJ59 OPB

2009 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,682 mi
Last recorded128,682 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Antara68,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 OPB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 128,682 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 122,992 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 122,992 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 117,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside, inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2022 111,613 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front-inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Bracket at rear silencer corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces especially offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake pad/s may be wearing low

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge See both sides front. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 106,282 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 102,044 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 102,044 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively see split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively see split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 96,144 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section (6.1.2 (a))

full exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2019 96,144 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section (6.1.2 (a))

full exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2018 88,705 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 80,765 miles

Both front bottom arm, back bushes starting to separate

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2016 70,411 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 70,411 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 60,850 miles

DPF pipe connector-hose split

Engine MIL, light on

Fail 10 Jun 2015 60,850 miles

DPF pipe connector-hose split

Engine MIL, light on

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 50,780 miles

Engine MIL, light on.

Inner edge wear- front tyres

Rear brakes may need replacing!

Rear offside brackets corroded

Unable to fully view all brakes for wear etc.

Wear 'lips'- front brake discs

Pass 3 Apr 2013 39,316 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 36,094 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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FJ59 OPB is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara in Black 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 FJ59 OPB, 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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FJ59 OPB is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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