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EJ58 EFW

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,034 mi
Last recorded137,034 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ58 EFW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 137,034 miles

front discs and pads worn

front tyres worn

o/s/f cv gaitor weeping grease

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 17 Oct 2022 123,414 miles

front brakes slightly worn and corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

rear brakes binding

Fail 12 Oct 2022 123,414 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

front brakes slightly worn and corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

rear brakes binding

Pass 12 Oct 2021 111,556 miles

front discs corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

oil leak

rear brake pads low

Pass 29 Sep 2020 100,636 miles

engine oil leak

front tyres worn inner edge

o/s/r shock light misting of oil

rear brake pads worn

slight power steering leak from rack

Fail 28 Sep 2020 100,636 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine oil leak

front tyres worn inner edge

o/s/r shock light misting of oil

rear brake pads worn

slight power steering leak from rack

Pass 28 Sep 2019 89,354 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 17 Sep 2018 72,045 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 4 Sep 2018 72,045 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 25 Aug 2017 55,450 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 43,741 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 43,741 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 41,352 miles

Both front top shock mounts notchy

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack damp

Fail 20 Jan 2016 41,352 miles

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

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

Both front top shock mounts notchy

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack damp

Pass 8 Jan 2015 33,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n\s\f tyre worn on inner edge

slight oil mist around o\s steering rack gaiter

Pass 28 Jan 2014 27,028 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 27,012 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 22,859 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 18,487 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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EJ58 EFW is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Silver 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 EJ58 EFW, 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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EJ58 EFW is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 20 November 2008.

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