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SH61 YVJ

2011 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

127,903 mi
Last recorded127,903 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Antara67,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 YVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 127,903 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2025 126,625 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 114,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension arm ball joint locking pin missing

Offside Front suspension arm ball joint locking pin missing

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 114,806 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front suspension arm ball joint locking pin missing

Offside Front suspension arm ball joint locking pin missing

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 105,755 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 105,695 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 97,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner disc plate corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2022 97,665 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 97,665 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 85,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corrroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 69,772 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 69,765 miles

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

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

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

Advise 1 out of 2 rear number plate lamps in op but is acceptable

Pass 10 Dec 2018 60,980 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 60,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

both rear tyres low on tread and heavily perished between tread

Pass 18 Dec 2017 54,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 54,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 46,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 46,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 36,809 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 36,811 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 29,203 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 29,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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SH61 YVJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Antara in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Antara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 67,697 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 SH61 YVJ, 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 15 years old, this Vauxhall Antara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SH61 YVJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 13 December 2011.

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