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DL08 CAX

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,249 mi
Last recorded121,249 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 CAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 121,249 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

alt belt tensioner bouncing

Fail 21 Jan 2022 121,249 miles

Emissions not tested belt might fly off during revving (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

alt belt tensioner bouncing

Pass 5 Feb 2021 106,245 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 106,245 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 98,412 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 88,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 76,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 76,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 63,860 miles

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 48,779 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 47,891 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside ie 2mm (3.5.1g)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front nearside outer sidewall tyre showing signs (run flat) deterioration.

front offside outer sidewall tyre showing signs (cut) deterioration.

rear nearside outer shoulder tyre worn close to legal limit.

Fail 17 Sep 2015 47,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside ie 2mm (3.5.1g)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front nearside outer sidewall tyre showing signs (run flat) deterioration.

front offside outer sidewall tyre showing signs (cut) deterioration.

rear nearside outer shoulder tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 38,998 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 38,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 26,201 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 15,704 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 9,081 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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DL08 CAX is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DL08 CAX, 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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DL08 CAX is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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