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DY08 MVU

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,628 mi
Last recorded124,628 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 MVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 124,628 miles

Driveshaft ; Offside outer gaiter leaking grease

Exhaust ; Front flexi section & Rear section deteriorated , rear silencer 1 mounting bar detached

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Lighting ; Nearside headlamp dip image fuzzy , suspect bulb

Lighting ; Offside registration lamp reduced light

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad at limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Note ; Engine cover , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge secondary tread bald on edges , suspect close to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Wipers ; Motor parking fault

Fail 11 Nov 2019 124,595 miles

Brake performance not tested ( Decelerometer Brake Test required ) due to tyre & brake faults (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure at outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driveshaft ; Offside outer gaiter leaking grease

Exhaust ; Front flexi section & Rear section deteriorated , rear silencer 1 mounting bar detached

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Lighting ; Nearside headlamp dip image fuzzy , suspect bulb

Lighting ; Offside registration lamp reduced light

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad at limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Note ; Engine cover , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge secondary tread bald on edges , suspect close to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Wipers ; Motor parking fault

Pass 26 Nov 2018 118,459 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 110,596 miles

os inner track rod slight play

Pass 1 Nov 2016 102,577 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 88,691 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre badly worn on edges

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Nov 2015 88,691 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre badly worn on edges

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2014 78,234 miles

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

exhaust corroded

rear arb link bushes perished

Pass 31 Oct 2013 72,889 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 68,552 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 62,589 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 58,527 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

Fail 24 Feb 2011 58,444 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

off sode front tyre worn on 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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DY08 MVU is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DY08 MVU, 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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DY08 MVU is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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