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FY08 JDU

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,132 mi
Last recorded78,132 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 JDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 78,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 71,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (Flexi) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 67,219 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 62,808 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 57,236 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod Slight Play ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 57,236 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod Slight Play ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 53,410 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 48,787 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 44,513 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 40,600 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 35,854 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre slightly cut

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 35,854 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly cut

Pass 9 Mar 2013 30,999 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 26,687 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 21,629 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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FY08 JDU is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FY08 JDU, 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 FY08 JDU registered?

FY08 JDU is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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