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PE16 VMJ

2016 Vauxhall Antara

White Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

99,588 mi
Last recorded99,588 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Antara50,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE16 VMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 99,588 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated damaged (3.1 (c))

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

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

washer jets poor

Fail 27 Mar 2026 99,583 miles

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated damaged (3.1 (c))

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

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

washer jets poor

Pass 6 Feb 2025 92,676 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 92,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 85,601 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 73,812 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 73,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 63,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 63,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 55,520 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 55,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 49,470 miles

Report/Advise Rear wiper blade split,Also advise rear brake check.

Fail 5 Feb 2020 49,470 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Report/Advise Rear wiper blade split,Also advise rear brake check.

Pass 21 Feb 2019 34,907 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 34,897 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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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PE16 VMJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Antara in White with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 PE16 VMJ, 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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What year was PE16 VMJ registered?

PE16 VMJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 10 March 2016.

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