2015 Vauxhall Antara — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2015 Vauxhall Antara passed 76.7% of its 13,437 recorded MOT tests. Against mid-size SUVs of a similar age (15.8% fail rate), the 2015 Antara comes out 7.5pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.2% of tests against 8.4% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, stop lamp and pins and bushes — position lamp alone was recorded 979 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 11.1% in the 0-30k band and 34.6% in the 150k+ band, a 23.5-point spread — more than double.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 26.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 18.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 27.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 17.2% | 2,306 |
| 2 | Suspension | 8.4% | 1,133 |
| 3 | Tyres | 6.3% | 846 |
| 4 | Brakes | 5.9% | 791 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 4.6% | 622 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.0% | 533 |
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 | 979 |
| 2 | Stop lamp | 781 |
| 3 | Pins and bushes | 626 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 573 |
| 5 | Coil spring | 572 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 473 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 26.2% | 3,522 |
| 2 | Suspension | 24.9% | 3,344 |
| 3 | Brakes | 24.5% | 3,295 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 16.6% | 2,234 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 9.2% | 1,235 |
| 6 | Other defects | 9.1% | 1,220 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 647 | 11.1% |
| 30-60k | 5,280 | 18.9% |
| 60-90k | 5,256 | 26.4% |
| 90-120k | 1,777 | 29.4% |
| 120-150k | 375 | 29.3% |
| 150k+ | 101 | 34.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 13,402 | 23.3% |
| Petrol | 35 | 25.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,609 | 18.4% |
| 2022 | 2,707 | 21.5% |
| 2023 | 2,740 | 23.6% |
| 2024 | 2,704 | 25.3% |
| 2025 | 2,677 | 27.4% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Antara
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 17.2% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (17.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (8.4% 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.
- Tyres (6.3% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
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 2015 Vauxhall Antaras pass their MOT?
76.7% of the 13,437 2015 Vauxhall Antara MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 23.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Vauxhall Antara?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.2% of tests, followed by suspension (8.4%).
Does the 2015 Antara get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.1% in the 0-30k band to 34.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 13,437 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.