Vauxhall Antara common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Vauxhall Antara at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 22,404 UK MOT tests of the Vauxhall Antara in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is engine oil leaks (leak, but not excessive): recorded on 11% of tests of 2015–2017 cars at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km), 11× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: position lamp (not working) (7.2×); stop lamp (not working) (6.2×); shock absorbers (light misting of oil) (5.3×). The most common reasons a Vauxhall Antara fails its MOT are position lamp (not working); stop lamp (not working); coil spring (fractured or broken).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Vauxhall Antara
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Vauxhall Antara than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive | Advisory | 2015–2017 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 11% | 1% | 11× | 1,035 |
| Position lamp: not working | MOT fail | 2015–2017 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 7.2% | 1% | 7.2× | 902 |
| Stop lamp: not working | MOT fail | 2015–2017 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 6.2% | 1% | 6.2× | 1,035 |
| Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil | Advisory | 2010–2012 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 13% | 2.5% | 5.3× | 887 |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | Advisory | 2012–2014 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 9.2% | 3.1% | 3× | 4,478 |
| Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened | Advisory | 2007–2009 | 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 8.5% | 2.3% | 3.7× | 576 |
| Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | Advisory | 2015–2017 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 9.1% | 2.9% | 3.1× | 1,035 |
| Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases | Advisory | 2008–2010 | 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 11% | 4.3% | 2.5× | 502 |
Vauxhall Antara by mileage (2012–2014 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 626 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (15%) | Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive (9.7%, 9.7×) |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 2,633 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (15%) | Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive (15%, 8.1×) |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 5,179 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (20%) | Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive (18%, 5.9×) |
| 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 4,478 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (21%) | Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive (20%, 5.1×) |
| 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 2,175 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (24%) | Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive (23%, 5×) |
| 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) | 771 | Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive (27%) | Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive (27%, 4.8×) |
Vauxhall Antara by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 444 | Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (3.6×) |
| 2008 | 662 | Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (3.7×) |
| 2009 | 847 | Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (2.5×) |
| 2010 | 283 | Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (3×) |
| 2011 | 961 | Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (5.6×) |
| 2012 | 6,329 | Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (7.9×) |
| 2013 | 7,156 | Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (9.7×) |
| 2014 | 2,739 | Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (11×) |
| 2015 | 2,139 | Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (11×) |
| 2016 | 834 | Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (13×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Vauxhall Antara?
In 22,404 UK MOT tests of the Vauxhall Antara in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is engine oil leaks (leak, but not excessive): recorded on 11% of tests of 2015–2017 cars at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km), 11× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: position lamp (not working) (7.2×); stop lamp (not working) (6.2×); shock absorbers (light misting of oil) (5.3×). The most common reasons a Vauxhall Antara fails its MOT are position lamp (not working); stop lamp (not working); coil spring (fractured or broken).
Why do Vauxhall Antaras fail the MOT?
Across 22,404 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Vauxhall Antara were position lamp (not working) (10% of tests); stop lamp (not working) (8.4% of tests); coil spring (fractured or broken) (4.1% of tests).
At what mileage do Vauxhall Antara problems start?
The clearest Vauxhall Antara-specific issue, engine oil leaks (leak, but not excessive), peaks against other cars at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) on 2015–2017 cars (11% of tests vs 1% for all cars that age).
Where does this Vauxhall Antara data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 22,404 tests of the Vauxhall Antara. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.