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AA08 RUW

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,420 mi
Last recorded89,420 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 RUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 89,420 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 86,459 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 80,294 miles

Rear tyres cracked

oil leaks

Fail 24 May 2016 80,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres cracked

oil leaks

Pass 6 Jul 2015 73,613 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 73,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 58,509 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 39,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2012 30,292 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 23,268 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 23,238 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Antara?

Based on 362,535 MOT tests across 26,838 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,611
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
26,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 3,890
Registration plate lamp not working 3,438
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,940
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,940
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AA08 RUW is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Antara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 71,754 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Antara fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 3,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA08 RUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Antara typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Antara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AA08 RUW registered?

AA08 RUW is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is AA08 RUW safe to buy?

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