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MJ09 RTO

2009 Vauxhall Antara

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,416 mi
Last recorded117,416 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Antara68,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 RTO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 117,416 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 111,764 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 111,764 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 105,709 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 105,709 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 99,400 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 99,396 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 93,852 miles

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

front exhaust flexi weak [but gastight]

Pass 4 Mar 2021 91,016 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 77,082 miles

slight knock in steering rack

Pass 9 Apr 2018 62,017 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 50,179 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 39,118 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 36,005 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 26,140 miles

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

rear tyres cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2013 16,859 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 16,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 16,255 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 13,650 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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MJ09 RTO is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara in Blue 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 MJ09 RTO, 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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MJ09 RTO is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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