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CV08 BNJ

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,168 mi
Last recorded89,168 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 BNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 89,168 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 82,955 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 81,772 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 81,736 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

advise underbody surface corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2023 76,502 miles

advise : exhaust system slightly leaking and corroded

advise : heavy surface corrosion to all rear suspension arms

Fail 16 Feb 2023 76,502 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lock nut missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise : heavy surface corrosion to all rear suspension arms

Pass 24 Feb 2022 71,152 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 71,152 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 65,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 65,032 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 61,504 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 54,339 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2018 48,093 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight misting of oil on steering rack

Pass 22 Feb 2017 42,834 miles

Front wiper not self parking

slight corrosion under vehicle

steering rack has slight misting of oil

Fail 22 Feb 2017 42,833 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wiper not self parking

slight corrosion under vehicle

steering rack has slight misting of oil

Pass 2 Mar 2016 36,383 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 30,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 25,875 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

o/s/f worn on inner edge

o/s/r back plate corroded

traction control light on

Pass 5 Mar 2013 21,820 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 15,682 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 11,835 miles

Offside 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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CV08 BNJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CV08 BNJ, 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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CV08 BNJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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