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BV08 OVT

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,276 mi
Last recorded131,276 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 OVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 131,276 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 131,276 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 124,881 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 116,582 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 28 Oct 2015 109,452 miles

Front discs corroded on outer edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 103,368 miles

front pipe outer flexi detached exhaust not blowing

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 23 Oct 2014 103,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

front pipe outer flexi detached exhaust not blowing

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Nov 2013 97,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 85,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated.

Fail 29 Oct 2012 85,817 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2012 85,571 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Aug 2011 71,246 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 71,246 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BV08 OVT is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BV08 OVT, 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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BV08 OVT is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 28 August 2008.

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