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DF08 KUS

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,445 mi
Last recorded159,445 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 KUS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 159,445 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 139,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 139,839 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 126,041 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 118,861 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 118,859 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 109,407 miles

nearside/offside rear tyres worn close to limit and nail in offside rear tyre treaded area

offside rear brake pipe surface corrosion (cleaned and greased)

power steering rack damp , offside rear and nearside front shock absorbers slight mist of fluid

wear/corrosion in front and rear brake disc faces , gearbox damp with oil at nearside drive shaft seal area

Fail 14 Sep 2018 109,407 miles

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

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

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

nearside/offside rear tyres worn close to limit and nail in offside rear tyre treaded area

offside rear brake pipe surface corrosion (cleaned and greased)

power steering rack damp , offside rear and nearside front shock absorbers slight mist of fluid

wear/corrosion in front and rear brake disc faces , gearbox damp with oil at nearside drive shaft seal area

Pass 19 Aug 2017 97,632 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Aug 2017 97,631 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 85,500 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 74,670 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 63,218 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 50,648 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 47,175 miles

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

Oil leak

front flexi pipe cover insecure

Fail 20 Aug 2012 41,971 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 41,971 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 33,365 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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DF08 KUS is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DF08 KUS, 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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DF08 KUS is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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