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SW09 BHJ

2009 Vauxhall Antara

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,970 mi
Last recorded114,970 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Antara68,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 BHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 114,970 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 114,970 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 111,810 miles

Central Front Upper Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 111,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Upper Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Central Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 95,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 77,025 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Apr 2019 60,139 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 59,105 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 57,373 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 54,127 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from steering rack (2.3.3b)

brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Mar 2015 49,751 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 44,492 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 36,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 26,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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SW09 BHJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SW09 BHJ, 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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SW09 BHJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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