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SD09 AEL

2009 Vauxhall Antara

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,026 mi
Last recorded107,026 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Antara68,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 AEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 107,026 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & offside rear slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Extensive surface corrosion underside / rear subframe / suspension components &c.. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 107,024 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & offside rear slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Extensive surface corrosion underside / rear subframe / suspension components &c.. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 99,578 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2021 99,567 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2020 92,932 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 88,158 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 88,158 miles

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 78,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2017 78,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 65,871 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 65,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 50,718 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 50,718 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 41,749 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 32,093 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 21,885 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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SD09 AEL is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 SD09 AEL, 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 SD09 AEL registered?

SD09 AEL is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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