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FX08 UON

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,548 mi
Last recorded101,548 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 UON
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 101,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear wiper split

Fail 23 Sep 2019 101,548 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear wiper split

Pass 25 Sep 2018 88,369 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 88,369 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 75,659 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 75,659 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 61,453 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 49,308 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 49,203 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 44,061 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 44,061 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 44,019 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 44,019 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 28,609 miles

Both front brake discs wear / lipped

Exhaust system corroding.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s steering rack tie rod arm has slight play

Fail 21 Jun 2013 28,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Both front brake discs wear / lipped

Exhaust system corroding.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s steering rack tie rod arm has slight play

Pass 16 May 2012 15,009 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 11,312 miles

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)

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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FX08 UON is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FX08 UON, 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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FX08 UON is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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