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SH16 AEV

2016 Vauxhall Antara

White Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,310 mi
Last recorded79,310 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Antara50,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH16 AEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 79,310 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2026 79,304 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 73,460 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 64,091 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 64,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2356517V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 56,530 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 49,746 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 44,114 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 38,131 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 38,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 30,142 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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SH16 AEV is a 2016 Vauxhall Antara in White with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SH16 AEV, 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 SH16 AEV registered?

SH16 AEV is a 2016 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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