Vauxhall Antara (2011)
2011 Vauxhall Antara
CarHunch analysed 1,171 real MOT records for the 2011 Vauxhall Antara. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 Vauxhall Antara falls short of the UK average with a first-time pass rate of 73.5% against the national 80%, and nearly 60% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a significant concern for safety-conscious buyers. The diesel variants (which make up the vast majority) perform virtually identically at 73.6%, so fuel type offers no reliability advantage here.
At nearly 70,000 miles on average, these vehicles are running at typical mileage for their age, but the troubling pattern emerges in the failure data: owners are averaging over four failures per MOT test alongside 28 advisories, suggesting mounting mechanical issues rather than one-off problems. Before purchasing, get a pre-buy inspection focusing on suspension, braking, and structural integrity, since the dangerous defect prevalence indicates these are the likely weak points.
What to check before buying a 2011 Vauxhall Antara
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 59.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (93%) | 1,094 | 73.6% | 4.01 |
| Petrol (7%) | 77 | 72% | 4.32 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Vauxhall Antara vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Vauxhall Antara vehicles fall between 56,564 and 81,773 miles.
2011 Vauxhall Antara — Still on the Road
662 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 58% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2011 Vauxhall Antara
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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134.1%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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67.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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65.9%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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47.6%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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39.6%
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
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38.4%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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37.3%
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
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35.9%
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011. Counts include advisories and failures.
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