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J2 YJL

2016 Vauxhall Antara

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

55,009 mi
Last recorded55,009 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Antara50,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 YJL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 55,009 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2025 97,038 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 97,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2025 53,232 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 93,103 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 47,679 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 89,646 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 42,069 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 80,422 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 80,422 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 35,510 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 71,213 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 28,657 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 21,487 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 67,557 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 67,557 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 16,021 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 59,428 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Oct 2019 59,428 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 46,003 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Oct 2017 35,513 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 26,485 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 10,892 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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J2 YJL is a 2016 Vauxhall Antara in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 J2 YJL, 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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J2 YJL is a 2016 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 11 November 2016.

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