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SM65 VUF

2016 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,833 mi
Last recorded102,833 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Antara50,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM65 VUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 102,833 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 92,743 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 92,722 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 79,885 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 79,885 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 78,371 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 75,962 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 72,422 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 68,175 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 68,167 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 51,805 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 51,805 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 VUF is a 2016 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM65 VUF, 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 VUF registered?

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

Is SM65 VUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM65 VUF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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