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BA05 LAY

2016 Vauxhall Antara

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,943 mi
Last recorded83,943 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Antara50,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA05 LAY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 83,943 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 71,823 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 71,823 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 63,082 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 63,082 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 56,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 49,019 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 49,019 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 36,657 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 32,828 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 21,270 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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BA05 LAY is a 2016 Vauxhall Antara in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Antara models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 50,696 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 BA05 LAY, 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 10 years old, this Vauxhall Antara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BA05 LAY registered?

BA05 LAY is a 2016 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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