Vauxhall Antara statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 15,278 −13.7% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 1,987 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 53.3% Cars of the same ages 66.6%
• Rank by number licensed No. 285 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2016 25,002 licensed
• Average annual mileage 6,545 miles a year

How many Vauxhall Antaras are left in Great Britain?

There were 15,278 Vauxhall Antaras licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 1,987 declared off the road (SORN). That is 38.9% fewer than the peak of 25,002 in 2016.

Vauxhall Antara MOT reliability

In 2025, 53.3% of Vauxhall Antara MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Vauxhall Antaras tested pass 66.6% of the time, so the Vauxhall Antara does worse than average for its age, by 13.3 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 54.9%.

Vauxhall Antara MOT failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Vauxhall Antara fails its MOT, appearing on 59.4% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 13.3% of Vauxhall Antara tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Vauxhall Antara MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Vauxhall Antara failed its MOT in 2025 was “Position lamp: not working”, on 21.3% of 8,613 failed tests. 71.4% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Engine oil leak, but not excessive”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Vauxhall Antara by year

6 years of the Vauxhall Antara, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2011 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (50.9% passed first time) and the 2016 cars worst (56.2%).

Vauxhall Antara engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 16,369 Vauxhall Antaras licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 92.6% have an engine of 2,201cc to 2,300cc, and 5.9% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc. The share with an engine of 2,201cc to 2,300cc has grown from 80.1% in 2014 to 92.6%.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Vauxhall Antara fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Vauxhall Antara from 2008 to 2015. On the NEDC test (listings 2008 to 2015), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 24.4 to 46.3 mpg, with CO2 of 160 to 278 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “Antara MY2008”, “Antara, MY2007”, “Antara, MY2008”, “Antara 5 Door SUV, Model Year 2011”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Vauxhall Antara safety recalls

DVSA lists 6 safety recalls for the Vauxhall Antara since 1992, the first in 2010. The most recent was launched on 10 May 2018.

All 6 Vauxhall Antara recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Vauxhall Antara. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

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