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FL08 ZFY

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

175,026 mi
Last recorded175,026 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 ZFY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 175,026 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2025 175,026 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2024 169,067 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 162,787 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 154,191 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 146,636 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 138,154 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 128,761 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 116,969 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 116,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 106,911 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 103,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)

clutch pedal rubber missing

cracks to tread on all 4 tyres

Pass 19 Dec 2015 94,981 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 19 Dec 2014 84,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

clutch pedal rubber missing

mud/dirt on underside slightly obscuring vision

Pass 10 Jan 2014 75,951 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 75,946 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre-rear exhaust joint corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

cracks to tread on nearside rear tyre

edges slightly worn on both front tyres

Pass 3 Jan 2013 68,889 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 59,906 miles

Both front tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 16 May 2011 50,521 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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FL08 ZFY is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Black 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 FL08 ZFY, 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 FL08 ZFY registered?

FL08 ZFY is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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