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HJ16 EGC

2016 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,772 mi
Last recorded54,772 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Antara50,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ16 EGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 54,772 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 49,899 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 13 May 2024 49,894 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 44,860 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2023 44,854 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 39,764 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 34,162 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 34,160 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump/housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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 Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 30,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 23,092 miles

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

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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HJ16 EGC is a 2016 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Antara models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 50,696 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 HJ16 EGC, 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 10 years old, this Vauxhall Antara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HJ16 EGC is a 2016 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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