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FP08 DOA

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,124 mi
Last recorded141,124 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 DOA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 141,124 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 141,122 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AS MARKED (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2018 137,909 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection.

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Possibly crank oil seal gear box end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 137,906 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection.

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 129,778 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

Central Front Lower Steering rack has slight play

Central Front Upper Engine cover obscuring some components

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 129,778 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Drop-link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Drop-link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Drop-link (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

Central Front Upper Engine cover obscuring some components

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 122,982 miles

Centre propshaft has excessive play in centre uj and has an excessively worn centre bearing/rubber mounting

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 122,981 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light (5.4.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Centre propshaft has excessive play in centre uj and has an excessively worn centre bearing/rubber mounting

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 115,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 11 Nov 2013 108,910 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 96,837 miles

Front and Rear discs corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2012 96,837 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front and Rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2011 82,548 miles

N/S/F tyre low

N/S/R tyre low

O/S/F tyre low

O/S/R tyre low

Small amount of play in steering rack

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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FP08 DOA is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FP08 DOA, 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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FP08 DOA is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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