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AL59 REX

2009 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,091 mi
Last recorded107,091 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Antara68,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL59 REX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 107,091 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 107,084 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing castle nut split pin missing on lower ball joint (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 103,624 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 103,624 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 96,288 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 89,332 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 83,698 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 77,289 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 68,410 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 59,321 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 49,859 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 49,859 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 42,608 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2014 26,271 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear anti roll bar drop link rubber bush's perished

to clean for diesel test

Pass 29 Aug 2013 17,262 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 10,568 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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AL59 REX is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AL59 REX, 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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AL59 REX is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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