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EY08 XTA

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

121,592 mi
Last recorded121,592 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 XTA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 121,592 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 117,406 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 112,202 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 112,202 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 111,129 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 110,904 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 110,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 109,138 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Edge of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 108,595 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front screen has minor damage outside zone A

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs in poor condition, advise replace at pad change

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources L/H not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 107,689 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 104,628 miles

Engine management light ON

Fail 17 Mar 2017 104,627 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rearmost mount detatched (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Exposed cords (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Exposed cords (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine management light ON

Pass 14 Mar 2016 87,417 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 75,462 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 59,880 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 49,093 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 36,878 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 36,878 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 23,602 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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EY08 XTA is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EY08 XTA, 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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What year was EY08 XTA registered?

EY08 XTA is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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