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CX08 VBE

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

109,395 mi
Last recorded109,395 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 VBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 109,395 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 106,011 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 97,277 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 97,271 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 81,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing low on outer edges

rear exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2022 70,880 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

front subframe corrosion starting

n/s/r & o/s/r anti-roll bushs deteriorating

n/s/r & o/s/r bottom arms corrosion starting

Fail 17 Mar 2022 70,876 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

front subframe corrosion starting

n/s/r & o/s/r anti-roll bushs deteriorating

n/s/r & o/s/r bottom arms corrosion starting

Pass 13 Jul 2021 64,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 61,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

surface rust under side of vehicle

Fail 30 Jun 2020 61,602 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

surface rust under side of vehicle

Pass 21 Jun 2019 58,266 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2018 50,979 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2018 50,977 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2017 43,962 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2016 35,677 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 35,677 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 32,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn and tyre is perished and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn and tyre is perished and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 32,893 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn and tyre is perished and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn and tyre is perished and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 27,154 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 21,682 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 17,122 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 16,692 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 12,558 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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CX08 VBE is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CX08 VBE, 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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CX08 VBE is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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