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AU09 ZLN

2009 Vauxhall Antara

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,195 mi
Last recorded130,195 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Antara68,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 ZLN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 130,195 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer boots have pinholes excreting cv grease, inward of retaining clips. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamps have plastic corrosion where output is mildly effected but sufficient at this time.

Oil leak, but not excessive substantial leak noted but not actively dripping/leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened notably offside rear where inner face is severely deteriorated/corroded/pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 119,970 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 119,854 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 107,698 miles

Handbrake needs slight adjustment

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 106,089 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 103,840 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 100,705 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2020 96,550 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2019 93,109 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi pipe slightly det

Fail 7 Mar 2019 93,004 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 87,065 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2017 81,604 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

n/s r tyre cracking in tread area

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 73,665 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

awd system fault light

Fail 3 Mar 2016 73,665 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

awd system fault light

Pass 16 Mar 2015 67,099 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 60,014 miles

all tyres cracking in tread area

both rear tyres uneven wear on inside edges

Fail 11 Mar 2014 60,014 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all tyres cracking in tread area

both rear tyres uneven wear on inside edges

Pass 19 Feb 2013 48,349 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 37,416 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 37,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

STRONGLY ADVISE... All 4 tyres look very low in pressure

VERY STRONGLY ADVISE... Front tyres very badly ceacked between treads but no visible cords at time of MOT test

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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AU09 ZLN is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU09 ZLN, 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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AU09 ZLN is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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