Vauxhall Antara reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Vauxhall Antara is a family suv. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 77 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 408 of 442, and 45.1% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is position lamp (9.8% of tests).
Ranked 408 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 31 of 31 family SUVs
In 2024, 20,569 Vauxhall Antaras aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 45.1% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Vauxhall Antara is 30% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
45.1%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
8,000
Typical age at test: 11 years
Vauxhall Antara MOT failure rate by age
Most common Vauxhall Antara MOT faults
- Position lamp: not working9.8% of tests
- Stop lamp: not working8.3% of tests
- Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.2% of tests
- Reversing lamps: inoperative4.6% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.1% of tests
- Coil spring: fractured or broken4.0% of tests
What the Vauxhall Antara fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 26.8% | ▲ 1.9× as often |
| Suspension | 15.0% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Brakes | 12.3% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Tyres | 8.2% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 6.8% | ▲ 1.9× as often |
| Visibility | 6.2% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Body and structure | 4.2% | About average |
| Steering | 1.9% | ▼ 32% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.2% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Wheels | 0.5% | About average |
What MPG does the Vauxhall Antara do?
Official economy for the Vauxhall Antara ranges from 32.1 to 46.3mpg across the 18 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2010–2015). A typical petrol version manages 32.1mpg and a typical diesel 42.8mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Vauxhall Antara?
Any Vauxhall Antara first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Vauxhall Antara registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £275 to £760 a year.
Work out tax for a specific carVauxhall Antara specs and running costs
Official figures for 18 versions sold in the UK between 2010 and 2015.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
32.1–46.3 mpg
CO2
160–238 g/km
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antara 5 Door SUV 2.2 CDTi 16v 163PS Exclusiv Stop/Start with 16", 17", 18" and 19" wheelsM6 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 44.1 mpg | 167g | £325 |
| Antara 5 Door SUV 2.2 CDTi 16v 163PS SE NAV AWD Start/Stop with 16" 17" 18" and 19" wheelsM6 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 42.2 mpg | 177g | £360 |
| Antara 5 Door SUV 2.2 CDTi 163PS Diamond FWD Stop/Start with 16'', 17'', 18'' and 19'' wheelsM6 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 44.1 mpg | 167g | £325 |
| Antara 5 Door SUV 2.2 CDTi Exclusive 163PS FWD with Stop/Start and 17" wheelsManual · listed 2014 | Diesel | 46.3 mpg | 160g | £275 |
| Antara 5 Door SUV 2.2CDTi 163PS AWD ExclusivManual · listed 2014 | Diesel | 42.8 mpg | 175g | £325 |
| Antara 5 Door SUV 2.2 CDTi 16v 163PS SE NAV All Wheel Drive Stop/Start with 16", 17", 18" and 19" wheelsManual · listed 2014 | Diesel | 42.2 mpg | 177g | £360 |
| Antara 5 Door SUV 2.2 CDTi 163PS Exclusive All Wheel Drive with 16", 17", 18" and 19" wheelAutomatic · listed 2014 | Diesel | 35.3 mpg | 211g | £445 |
| Antara 5 Door SUV 2.4i 167PS with 17" wheelsManual · listed 2014 | Petrol | 32.1 mpg | 206g | £445 |
| Antara 5 Door SUV 2.2 CDTi 163PS SE AWDManual · listed 2013 | Diesel | 42.8 mpg | 175g | £325 |
| Antara 5 Door SUV 2.2 CDTi 163PS Z22D1Automatic · listed 2013 | Diesel | 36.2 mpg | 205g | £445 |
| Antara 5 Door SUV 2.2 CDTi Exclusiv FWD 163PSManual · listed 2013 | Diesel | 44.8 mpg | 167g | £325 |
| Antara 5 Door SUV 2.2 CDTi Exclusive 163PS FWD with Start/Stop and 17" wheelsManual · listed 2013 | Diesel | 46.3 mpg | 160g | £275 |
| Antara 5 Door SUV 2.2 CDTi 163PS SE AWDM6 · listed 2012 | Diesel | 42.8 mpg | 175g | £325 |
| Antara 5 Door SUV Exclusiv FWD 163PSM6 · listed 2012 | Diesel | 44.8 mpg | 167g | £325 |
| Antara 5 Door SUV Z22D1 163PSA6 · listed 2012 | Diesel | 36.2 mpg | 205g | £445 |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Showing the 15 most recent of 18 versions.
What a Vauxhall Antara costs to fuel
- petrol, typical official 32.1mpg…
- diesel, typical official 42.8mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Vauxhall Antara reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Vauxhall Antara is 30% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 77 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Vauxhall Antara?
The most common MOT fault is “Position lamp: not working”, found in 9.8% of tests. It fails on lights and electrics and exhaust and emissions more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the Vauxhall Antara do?
Official economy for the Vauxhall Antara ranges from 32.1 to 46.3mpg across the 18 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2010–2015). A typical petrol version manages 32.1mpg and a typical diesel 42.8mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Vauxhall Antara?
Any Vauxhall Antara first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Vauxhall Antara registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £275 to £760 a year.
›How many Vauxhall Antaras fail their MOT?
45.1% of Vauxhall Antaras aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Vauxhall Antara combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.