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SM65 VUC

2016 Vauxhall Antara

White Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,680 mi
Last recorded40,680 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Antara50,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM65 VUC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 40,680 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Timing casing side if engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 40,658 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Timing casing side if engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 37,121 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 32,440 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 29,836 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))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 25,262 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 23,142 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 20,944 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 15,354 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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SM65 VUC is a 2016 Vauxhall Antara in White with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM65 VUC, 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 SM65 VUC registered?

SM65 VUC is a 2016 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is SM65 VUC safe to buy?

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