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AV09 HGO

2009 Vauxhall Antara

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,106 mi
Last recorded126,106 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Antara68,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 HGO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 126,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

corrosion on some other suspension components

Pass 7 Nov 2024 122,144 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

SILLS CORRODED

Pass 26 Oct 2023 113,648 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 111,878 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 111,877 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 105,419 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 105,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 100,413 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 91,514 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 91,514 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 69,899 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 69,895 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Front exhaust slight rattle

Pass 9 Aug 2018 65,712 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

offside front tyre wearing on shoulders

Fail 8 Aug 2018 65,703 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

offside front tyre wearing on shoulders

Pass 27 Jul 2017 57,368 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 51,469 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 50,263 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 40,484 miles

rear pads maybe be worn, difficult to see clearly.

Fail 19 Mar 2015 40,429 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)

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

n/s/r tyre has cut(s) but does not appear to be to ply.

rear pads maybe be worn, difficult to see clearly.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 33,425 miles

both rear tyres cracked in tread and on sidewalls. also there are small cuts on both tyres

Pass 23 Mar 2013 26,794 miles

both rear tyres have small cuts/ perished cracks

Fail 23 Mar 2013 26,794 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres have small cuts/ perished cracks

Pass 16 Mar 2012 20,719 miles

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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AV09 HGO is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AV09 HGO, 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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AV09 HGO is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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