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CA08 VUV

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,986 mi
Last recorded96,986 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 VUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 96,986 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both disc backplates corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 93,210 miles

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

front flexi

rear disc back plates corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2023 93,200 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front flexi

rear disc back plates corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2022 90,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 90,909 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 84,692 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 84,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 79,236 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi worn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 79,235 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi worn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 72,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads are very close to the minimum limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

advise corrosion on n,s,r and o,s,r lower suspension arms.

advise wear on exhaust front pipe flexi joint also corrosion exhaust system.

Pass 29 Jun 2018 66,643 miles

Central Front exhaust exhaust flexi down pipe gauze coming away

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link lower bush perishng

Fail 22 Jun 2018 66,473 miles

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

Central Front exhaust exhaust flexi down pipe gauze coming away

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link lower bush perishng

rear brake pads close to legal limits

Pass 7 Jul 2017 58,462 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

spanner and oil service light dash

Pass 1 Jul 2016 50,065 miles

advise corrosion on n,s,r brake dust cover

advise wear on exhaust front pipe flexi joint.

Fail 1 Jul 2016 50,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working. (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

advise corrosion on n,s,r brake dust cover

advise wear on exhaust front pipe flexi joint.

Pass 10 Jul 2015 42,011 miles

both front inner brake discs starting to corrode

both rear anti roll bar link buhes starting to split

exhaust flexi down pipe breaking up ok for test

n/s/r brake back plate corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 34,860 miles

eml light on dash advise checks,,

both rear small drag links anti roll bar bushes starting to split keep checks o/s/r...n/s/r...

ex front pipe flexi joint starting to break keep checks,..

n/s/r disc backplate corroded keep checks,

Pass 22 Jul 2013 28,326 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 21,623 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 15,098 miles

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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CA08 VUV is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CA08 VUV, 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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CA08 VUV is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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