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FL08 ZVA

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,470 mi
Last recorded69,470 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 ZVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 69,470 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 1 Oct 2024 65,842 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective and front flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 9 Oct 2023 61,622 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 20 Oct 2022 56,752 miles

DBT: park brake only minimum 16%

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion seals (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 20 Oct 2021 53,526 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion seals (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system very corroded

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 29 Oct 2020 50,094 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack seals (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration lamps partially blocked by after market reversing camera frame

Fail 26 Oct 2020 50,059 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack seals (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration lamps partially blocked by after market reversing camera frame

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 20 Jun 2019 44,442 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 38,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

very little reserve travel. NEEDS REPAIR

Fail 14 Jun 2018 38,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

very little reserve travel. NEEDS REPAIR

Pass 2 Jun 2017 32,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 27,460 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 23,586 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 21,676 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 19,291 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 16,548 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 16,481 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 May 2011 12,309 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 ZVA is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FL08 ZVA, 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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FL08 ZVA is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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