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DU08 FSG

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,211 mi
Last recorded124,211 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 FSG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 124,211 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 124,211 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 121,453 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 121,446 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 117,689 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 117,689 miles

Brake performance not tested front brake pads worn (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 109,734 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 99,643 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded bottom of spring (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded bottom of spring (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front pipe/back box corroded/deteriorated

front windscreen wiper blades worn

Fail 15 Oct 2016 99,643 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded bottom of spring (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded bottom of spring (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front pipe/back box corroded/deteriorated

front windscreen wiper blades worn

Pass 12 Oct 2015 93,118 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 85,852 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 71,318 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 56,750 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 47,744 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 38,805 miles

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

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

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

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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DU08 FSG is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DU08 FSG, 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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DU08 FSG is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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