2007 Vauxhall Antara 2.0L Diesel · VX07 AZV
2007 Vauxhall Antara (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 May 2007. Recorded mileage 108,038 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ANTARA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,038 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VX07 AZV Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2024
- 108,038 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (46 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VX07 AZV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Vauxhall Antara (VX07 AZV) between October 2010 and October 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (46 issues), Suspension (43 issues), Tyres (34 issues), Lighting (25 issues), Windscreen (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 127 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
VX07 AZV Mileage History
- 13/10/201040,479 mi
- 13/10/201040,479 mi
- 27/10/201150,163 mi+9,684 mi
- 29/10/201258,261 mi+8,098 mi
- 30/10/201258,274 mi+13 mi
- 02/11/201367,160 mi+8,886 mi
- 08/10/201474,306 mi+7,146 mi
- 08/10/201474,306 mi
- 16/10/201580,891 mi+6,585 mi
- 25/11/201685,043 mi+4,152 mi
- 24/11/201785,880 mi+837 mi
- 07/12/201886,555 mi+675 mi
- 07/12/201886,555 mi
- 08/01/202087,684 mi+1,129 mi
- 08/01/202087,684 mi
- 25/02/202188,224 mi+540 mi
- 02/03/202188,230 mi+6 mi
- 19/02/202290,063 mi+1,833 mi
- 19/02/202290,063 mi
- 15/12/202297,117 mi+7,054 mi
- 19/12/202297,117 mi
- 16/10/2023102,791 mi+5,674 mi
- 16/10/2023102,807 mi+16 mi
- 14/10/2024107,873 mi+5,066 mi
- 25/10/2024108,038 mi+165 mi
Average of roughly 4,814 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Vauxhall Antara
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Common Problems: VAUXHALL ANTARA
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- DPF blockage and the diesel particulate filter fire-risk recall(Serious)
The headline fault on diesel Antara models (particularly the 2.0 CDTI and 2.2 CDTI) is DPF blockage caused by frequent short, urban trips where the exhaust never achieves passive regeneration temperatures. Under recall R/2015/137, Vauxhall recalled 2.2 CDTi models due to lower engine cover fire risks caused by excessive exhaust heat during uncompleted regenerations. DPF cleaning costs £200–£400, while neglected soot build-up or full filter replacement easily climbs above £1,500 to £2,000.
- Cascading electrical faults: alarm, indicators, window motors and control units(Moderate)
RAC's Antara owner survey found electrical issues to be widespread across all model years, citing arbitrary alarm triggers, failing indicators, frayed wiring looms, electric window motor burnouts, and ECU/control module faults. These gremlins stem from moisture ingress, poor earth points, and fragile body wiring harnesses, necessitating diagnostic scan-tool tracing rather than indiscriminate component replacement.
- Corroded, fracturing coil springs and worn suspension bushes(Serious)
Vauxhall Antaras suffer from elevated MOT suspension failure rates due to fractured or corroded road coil springs, weeping front suspension struts, and deteriorating suspension pins and bushes. Heavy curb weight combined with UK road salt exposure causes springs to corrode beneath their protective plastic coating before snapping on potholes, with multi-component front or rear axle overhauls reaching upwards of £900.
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- DPF blockage and the diesel particulate filter fire-risk recallSerious
The headline fault on diesel Antara models (particularly the 2.0 CDTI and 2.2 CDTI) is DPF blockage caused by frequent short, urban trips where the exhaust never achieves passive regeneration temperatures. Under recall R/2015/137, Vauxhall recalled 2.2 CDTi models due to lower engine cover fire risks caused by excessive exhaust heat during uncompleted regenerations. DPF cleaning costs £200–£400, while neglected soot build-up or full filter replacement easily climbs above £1,500 to £2,000.
- Cascading electrical faults: alarm, indicators, window motors and control unitsModerate
RAC's Antara owner survey found electrical issues to be widespread across all model years, citing arbitrary alarm triggers, failing indicators, frayed wiring looms, electric window motor burnouts, and ECU/control module faults. These gremlins stem from moisture ingress, poor earth points, and fragile body wiring harnesses, necessitating diagnostic scan-tool tracing rather than indiscriminate component replacement.
- Corroded, fracturing coil springs and worn suspension bushesSerious
Vauxhall Antaras suffer from elevated MOT suspension failure rates due to fractured or corroded road coil springs, weeping front suspension struts, and deteriorating suspension pins and bushes. Heavy curb weight combined with UK road salt exposure causes springs to corrode beneath their protective plastic coating before snapping on potholes, with multi-component front or rear axle overhauls reaching upwards of £900.
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