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SD16 YZJ

2016 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,883 mi
Last recorded82,883 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Antara50,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD16 YZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 82,883 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 74,936 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2024 63,165 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 63,157 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 54,235 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 54,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 43,182 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 43,168 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 32,377 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 32,316 miles

n/s/f Shock absorbers - has slight oil leak

o/s/r shock absorber - slight reduced damping action

Fail 15 Oct 2020 32,316 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak reduced damping action (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f Shock absorbers - has slight oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2020 31,650 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 27,861 miles

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

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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SD16 YZJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SD16 YZJ, 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 SD16 YZJ registered?

SD16 YZJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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