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LJ09 THV

2009 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,162 mi
Last recorded146,162 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Antara68,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 THV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 146,162 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 146,162 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower Arm, Outer Ball Joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Arm, Inner Bushes. (Both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower Arm, Outer Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Arm, Inner Bushes. (Both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 137,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and outer edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 137,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and outer edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 128,604 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 118,734 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 110,884 miles

Exhaust noisy Rattle From Flexi Pipe - Damaged / Worn / Corroded (No Leaks) (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face Of Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (Fitted Dog Basket) ()

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 110,884 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy Rattle From Flexi Pipe - Damaged / Worn / Corroded (No Leaks) (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face Of Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Near Side Inner Windscreen washer jets misaligned / providing Little or No Effort

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (Fitted Dog Basket) ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 101,786 miles

Offside Rear on 3mm

Pass 13 Jan 2020 96,214 miles

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

exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

Pass 7 Jan 2019 88,833 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 75,744 miles

All rear anti roll bar drop link bushes badly perished

Pass 19 Jan 2017 63,286 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 63,277 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 51,460 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 41,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 38,432 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 32,859 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 26,949 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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LJ09 THV is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LJ09 THV, 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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What year was LJ09 THV registered?

LJ09 THV is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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