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FV11 DFE

2011 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,666 mi
Last recorded116,666 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Antara67,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 DFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 116,666 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to minimum requirement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 116,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to minimum requirement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 107,620 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 107,619 miles

Emissions unable to be completed smoke test not done due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section to rear box broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount and rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 99,616 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre mountings corrode to excess - detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 99,615 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre mountings corrode to excess - detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency - requirememts only just met

Pass 6 Apr 2022 92,292 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 92,286 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel arch liner insecure

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 86,144 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 86,144 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2020 82,484 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 78,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/approx 3mm remaining 235 55 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 May 2018 73,190 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x2 (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perish

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2018 73,190 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x2 (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perish

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2017 67,490 miles

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

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

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

front tyres uneven wear

Pass 15 May 2015 55,376 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 40,616 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2014 40,616 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

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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FV11 DFE is a 2011 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Antara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 67,697 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 FV11 DFE, 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 15 years old, this Vauxhall Antara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FV11 DFE is a 2011 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 9 May 2011.

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