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FM08 DWG

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,196 mi
Last recorded91,196 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 DWG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 91,196 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 91,196 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 86,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 80,039 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 80,039 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 75,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 69,953 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 69,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 63,742 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 53,377 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 53,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 51,763 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge, n/s/f tyre on 3mm.

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 47,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2013 47,901 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 43,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Oct 2012 43,846 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2011 38,461 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 36,593 miles

Front and rear brake pads 80 - 90 % worn.

Front anti-roll bar drop links have slight play.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 36,593 miles

Front and rear brake pads 80 - 90 % worn.

Front anti-roll bar drop links have slight play.

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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FM08 DWG 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 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FM08 DWG, 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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FM08 DWG is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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