How reliable is the Vauxhall Antara?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Vauxhall Antara passes first-time inspections somewhat below the European average. The most commonly reported issues are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Average reliability
Based on 17,268 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 67%.
Vauxhall Antara reliability by year
How the Vauxhall Antara performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 59.2% | – |
| 2008 | 59.9% | – |
| 2009 | 62.1% | – |
| 2010 | 60.1% | – |
| 2011 | 61.4% | – |
| 2012 | 64.2% | – |
| 2013 | 67% | – |
| 2014 | 68.8% | – |
| 2015 | 70.2% | – |
| 2016 | 71.1% | – |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Vauxhall Antara as a model. The reliability of any individual Vauxhall Antara also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Vauxhall Antara reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Vauxhall Antara passes first-time inspections somewhat below the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 67%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Vauxhall Antara?
The most common owner-reported issues are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (5.6% of inspections); Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.7% of inspections); A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (4% of inspections); A reversing lamp inoperative (2.5% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (2.4% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Vauxhall Antara?
For a typical Vauxhall Antara, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, – at 5 years, and 128,562 km at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Vauxhall Antara before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.