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SV59 ARU

2009 Opel Antara

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,761 mi
Last recorded117,761 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2009 Opel Antara70,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 ARU
MakeOpel
ModelAntara
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 117,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

unable to inspect propshaft uj due to cover

Fail 24 Sep 2018 117,761 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

unable to inspect propshaft uj due to cover

Pass 21 Sep 2017 105,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 105,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 89,760 miles

engine warning light on on dash

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2016 89,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine warning light on on dash

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 74,286 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 74,286 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding unable to check wheel bearing (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 55,945 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

dampness n/s/r driveshaft oil seal

front wishbone rear bushes splitting

hill decent light on

n/s/ wiper blade torn

rear tyres 3mm & perished

Pass 27 Sep 2013 44,711 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting

hill decent light on

o/s front to rear brake pipe corrosion

o/s/r nail in tyre(unrepairable)

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Sep 2012 31,542 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Opel Antara?

Based on 1,142 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,149
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22
position lamp(s) not working 21
Registration plate lamp not working 17
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SV59 ARU is a 2009 Opel Antara in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Opel Antara models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 70,654 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 Opel Antara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV59 ARU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Antara typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Opel Antara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SV59 ARU is a 2009 Opel Antara, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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