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DE08 VGM

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,754 mi
Last recorded108,754 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 VGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 108,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 101,597 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 95,845 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 95,845 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 89,449 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 82,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

The vehicle passed the emission test no print out produced due to low emission output

Fail 13 Nov 2018 82,258 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

The vehicle passed the emission test no print out produced due to low emission output

Pass 15 May 2018 80,456 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Vehicle passed the emission test no print out produced due to low emission output

Pass 9 May 2017 76,376 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre is worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre damaged on outter sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread

Offside Rear Tyre is worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

This vehicle passed the emissions test no print out was produced due to clean emissions

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension

Pass 11 May 2016 72,377 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 66,387 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 66,358 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes,nearside cv boot damp,nsr tyre low on tread,front discs corroding

see ref 888819135243

Fail 27 Aug 2015 66,354 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front wishbone rear bushes,nearside cv boot damp,nsr tyre low on tread,front discs corroding

Pass 2 Oct 2014 61,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on outer edges of treads

front wiper blades split

offside rear tyre cracking/perrishing between treads

rear tyres wearing on inner edges of treads

rust on underbody components

slight leak of gas/blow from exhaust rear silencer joint

some corrosion/deterioration on exhaust system

some grabbing on parkbrake application

windscreen wiper parking fault

Pass 2 Oct 2013 54,053 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre signs of cracking

Fail 1 Oct 2013 54,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyres worn on edges + has a cut on outer sidewall but not down to cords

offside rear tyre signs of cracking

Pass 28 Aug 2012 46,357 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 46,357 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

no deisel reading recorded

Pass 24 Sep 2011 34,319 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

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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DE08 VGM is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DE08 VGM, 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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DE08 VGM is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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