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GY56 GAR

2011 Vauxhall Antara

White Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,261 mi
Last recorded87,261 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Antara67,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 GAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 87,261 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Surface corrosion underbody but not seriously weakened

Fail 18 Sep 2025 87,261 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Surface corrosion underbody but not seriously weakened

Fail 17 Jul 2025 87,253 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 83,268 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 77,432 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF / OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 77,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF / OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 74,012 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 68,253 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective All brackets corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 60,531 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 60,531 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 59,844 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 54,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 46,815 miles

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

traction control light on constant

Fail 18 Aug 2017 46,815 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

traction control light on constant

Pass 23 Aug 2016 44,624 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 37,376 miles

both front shockers damp

Pass 4 Sep 2014 29,224 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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GY56 GAR is a 2011 Vauxhall Antara in White with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GY56 GAR, 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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GY56 GAR is a 2011 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 4 August 2011.

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