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BU16 LZA

2016 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,323 mi
Last recorded117,323 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Antara50,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 LZA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 117,323 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 110,358 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 100,796 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 100,796 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 90,473 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 80,098 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 66,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 66,560 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 56,363 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 44,112 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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BU16 LZA is a 2016 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 BU16 LZA, 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 BU16 LZA registered?

BU16 LZA is a 2016 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 11 March 2016.

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