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ST09 MVG

2009 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

120,121 mi
Last recorded120,121 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Antara68,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST09 MVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 May 2025 120,121 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 120,097 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 112,857 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 107,325 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 102,455 miles

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

exhaust front flexi pipe slight leak/ rear exhaust box bracket is broken

Fail 24 May 2018 102,435 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust front flexi pipe slight leak/ rear exhaust box bracket is broken

Pass 11 Mar 2017 90,326 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust very rusty and one mount broken

floor rusty

front sub frame rusty

ftront discs poor condition

Fail 3 Mar 2017 90,324 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust very rusty and one mount broken

floor rusty

front sub frame rusty

ftront discs poor condition

Pass 9 Mar 2016 88,963 miles

front brake discs rusted

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 2 Mar 2016 88,914 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust bracket broken

front brake discs rusted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 86,960 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 May 2014 79,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 19 May 2014 78,094 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise both front wish bone bushes split

advise front discs lipped and pads 70% worn

advise nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

advise rear brake pads wearing low

eml light staying on

Pass 24 May 2013 54,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise front wish bone bushes slight free play

Fail 24 May 2013 54,975 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise front wish bone bushes slight free play

advise rear pads 80% worn

Pass 22 May 2012 31,595 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 31,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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ST09 MVG is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Antara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 68,820 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 ST09 MVG, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall Antara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ST09 MVG registered?

ST09 MVG is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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