Vauxhall Antara: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Of the 142,730 Vauxhall Antara MOT tests in this dataset, 19.4% recorded at least one lighting & signalling failure. It shows up most on 2012 and 2013 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3,018 | 16.7% |
| 2008 | 4,422 | 16.4% |
| 2009 | 5,301 | 17.0% |
| 2010 | 1,914 | 17.9% |
| 2011 | 6,141 | 19.7% |
| 2012 | 40,355 | 20.0% |
| 2013 | 45,578 | 20.9% |
| 2014 | 17,315 | 19.1% |
| 2015 | 13,437 | 17.2% |
| 2016 | 5,184 | 16.5% |
Methodology & source. 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.