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BV08 YRP

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,201 mi
Last recorded116,201 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 YRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 116,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

prop shaft removed

Fail 3 Nov 2022 116,181 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

prop shaft removed

Pass 9 Nov 2021 111,473 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 111,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Inner TCA Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Has become detached and resting on top of heat shield. (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Inner TCA Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 108,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear TCA Bush. STRONG ADVISE. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear TCA Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 108,432 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear TCA Bush. STRONG ADVISE. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear TCA Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 105,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (235/55/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (235/55/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (235/55/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (235/55/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 98,892 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 98,885 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board Front Flexi Joint. Would cause mild dull headache, and feeling of lethargy. (Silent killer). (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2017 86,687 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers & under trays fitted

exhaust front pipe flexi pipe breaking up

long foot brake travel

under side of vehicle dirty

Fail 1 Nov 2017 86,684 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers & under trays fitted

exhaust front pipe flexi pipe breaking up

long foot brake travel

under side of vehicle dirty

Pass 8 Nov 2016 73,963 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Oct 2015 60,379 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 60,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 47,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust flexy joint slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Dec 2013 44,804 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres worn low/edges

rear suspension springs slight corrosion

Pass 28 Dec 2012 42,957 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres worn inner edges

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2011 28,203 miles

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

rear tyres worn edges

Pass 22 Dec 2010 13,268 miles

front tyres worn edges

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 YRP is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YRP, 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 YRP is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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