Vauxhall Antara MOT Results

Registered in 2012
59.9% pass rate
from 6,932 tests in 2021
(31% worse than other 2012 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Antara is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Stop lamp (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Reversing lamps (26 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Reversing lamps (26 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Reversing lamp switch (19 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamps (76% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp (59% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim (29% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim (25% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (65% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Electrical equipment (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Trailer electrical socket (20 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Horn
    • 0.39% fail on Direction indicators (77% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Flashing type (77% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Individual direction indicators (73% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Side repeaters (78% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.38% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.33% fail on Position lamps (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Position lamp (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.014% fail on Switch
    • 0.014% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.014% fail on Switch
  • 9.5% fail on Brakes (58% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (42% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (53% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Brake pads (53% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.014% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.072% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.043% fail on Lever
        • 0.014% fail on Cable
        • 0.014% fail on Relay lever
    • 3.9% fail on Brake performance (50% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (9 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (29 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.043% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.029% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.087% fail on Decelerometer (12 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.072% fail on Parking brake performance (26 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.014% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.043% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.029% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.014% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.52% fail on Service brake performance (63% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Rbt (64% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake performance (60% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake imbalance (89% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Decelerometer (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.043% fail on Service brake performance (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt (sp) (57% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.087% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (9 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (86% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Anti-lock braking system (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Electronic stability control (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.12% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.10% fail on Electronic parking brake
      • 0.014% fail on Lever
    • 0.043% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (79% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Pedal
    • 0.043% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.029% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.014% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.029% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.014% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 9.4% fail on Suspension
    • 4.2% fail on Suspension arms (37% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Pins and bushes (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Ball joint (71% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover (72% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Suspension arm
    • 3.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage (16 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (58% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Anti-roll bar (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (19 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (14 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.072% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.0% fail on Springs (54% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Coil springs (54% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Coil spring (53% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.42% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.087% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.043% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.029% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.072% fail on Axles
      • 0.072% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.029% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.029% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.014% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.014% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.014% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.014% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 6.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Compression ignition (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (12 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Emissions not tested (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (10 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.014% fail on Particulate filter
      • 1.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (67% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.058% fail on Catalyst emissions (89% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.058% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.33% fail on Fluid leaks (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Engine oil leaks (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.014% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.014% fail on Undertray
  • 6.1% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth (19% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
  • 5.7% fail on Visibility (27% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Wipers (66% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.043% fail on View to rear
      • 0.043% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.014% fail on Bonnet
  • 1.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (31% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Exhaust system (43% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Transmission (48% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Drive shafts (52% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Joints (52% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.029% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.029% fail on Bearing housing (18 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Joints
    • 0.30% fail on Doors (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Front passenger's door (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's door (200% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.087% fail on Door condition
    • 0.19% fail on Seats (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Driver's seat (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.029% fail on Hose (9 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Pipe
      • 0.014% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.014% fail on System
    • 0.043% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.043% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.029% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.014% fail on Bracket
    • 0.014% fail on Body
      • 0.014% fail on Other body component
    • 0.014% fail on Undertray
  • 0.59% fail on Steering (62% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Power steering (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Pipes and hoses (11 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Other components (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Operation
      • 0.029% fail on Pump (28 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Steering linkage components (86% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Track rod end (92% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Locking devices (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.12% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.043% fail on Steering play
      • 0.043% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.014% fail on Steering column
    • 0.014% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.014% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.014% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.53% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.26% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.25% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.25% fail on Condition
    • 0.029% fail on Airbags
      • 0.029% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.50% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.49% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.014% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.26% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.26% fail on Attachment
  • 0.014% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.014% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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