What are the common problems with the 6-10 year old Vauxhall Antara?

The top failure areas for the 6-10-year-old Vauxhall Antara are: Lamps & Electrics (10.7% risk), Suspension (4.5% risk), Brakes (3.8% risk).

Vauxhall Antara MOT Failure Rate — 6-10 Years Old

Q: Is a 6-10 year old Vauxhall Antara reliable?

Based on 67,545 MOT tests, 6-10-year-old Vauxhall Antara has a 39.2% failure rate. This is above the UK average of 28%.

39.2%

MOT failure rate for 6-10-year-old Vauxhall Antara vehicles

Based on 67,545 MOT tests

11.2pp above the UK average (28%)

This model shows significant deterioration in this age bracket, with a 39.2% failure rate. Pre-MOT inspection strongly recommended, especially for lamps & electrics.

Component Risk Breakdown (6-10 Years)

Which parts of a 6-10-year-old Vauxhall Antara are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Lamps & Electrics 10.7%

Suspension 4.5%

Brakes 3.8%

Tyres 3.1%

Visibility 2.4%

Body & Chassis 0.8%

Steering 0.5%

How Does This Compare?

Vauxhall Antara MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age	Failure Rate	Tests	Worst Area
3-5 years	25.0%	2,452	Lamps & Electrics
6-10 years	39.2%	67,545	Lamps & Electrics
11-15 years	45.8%	27,479	Lamps & Electrics
15+ years	51.1%	911	Suspension

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 6-10 year old Vauxhall Antara reliable?

6-10-year-old Vauxhall Antara vehicles have a 39.2% failure rate, which is above average. Consider a pre-MOT inspection, particularly checking lamps & electrics.

What are the common MOT failures on a 6-10 year old Vauxhall Antara?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

Lamps & Electrics — 10.7% failure risk
Suspension — 4.5% failure risk
Brakes — 3.8% failure risk

How can I prepare my Vauxhall Antara for its MOT?

For a 6-10-year-old Vauxhall Antara, focus on: (1) Lamps & Electrics — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

Other Vauxhall Antara Age Groups

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 6-10-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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