2010 Vauxhall Antara — MOT failures & pass rate
1,914 MOT tests on the 2010 Vauxhall Antara are in this dataset, and 69.7% of them passed. That is 5.1 percentage points worse than mid-size SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 25.1%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (17.9%) and suspension (16.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, stop lamp and pins and bushes — position lamp alone was recorded 209 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 25.0% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 36.6% once past 150k.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 34.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 28.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 33.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 17.9% | 343 |
| 2 | Suspension | 16.7% | 320 |
| 3 | Brakes | 12.8% | 244 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.2% | 157 |
| 5 | Tyres | 7.1% | 136 |
| 6 | Visibility | 5.5% | 105 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 209 |
| 2 | Stop lamp | 149 |
| 3 | Pins and bushes | 146 |
| 4 | Coil spring | 134 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 103 |
| 6 | Rigid brake pipes | 95 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 34.2% | 654 |
| 2 | Brakes | 33.1% | 634 |
| 3 | Tyres | 30.8% | 589 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 25.6% | 489 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 15.7% | 300 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 13.5% | 259 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 176 | 25.0% |
| 60-90k | 684 | 27.8% |
| 90-120k | 654 | 32.1% |
| 120-150k | 317 | 33.4% |
| 150k+ | 82 | 36.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 451 | 28.6% |
| 2022 | 444 | 30.9% |
| 2023 | 382 | 28.8% |
| 2024 | 344 | 31.1% |
| 2025 | 293 | 33.1% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Antara
On a 2010 Antara, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 17.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (17.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (16.7% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (12.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2010 Vauxhall Antaras pass their MOT?
69.7% of the 1,914 2010 Vauxhall Antara MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 30.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Vauxhall Antara?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.9% of tests, followed by suspension (16.7%).
Does the 2010 Antara get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 25.0% in the 30-60k band to 36.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,914 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.