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FY08 SOE

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,356 mi
Last recorded105,356 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 SOE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 105,356 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 105,356 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 90,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

general surface rust

Pass 25 Nov 2020 83,170 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 76,410 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 76,410 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 68,041 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 68,018 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 60,281 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 54,064 miles

Child seat fitted

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn off on edge and cracking in tread

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 54,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn off on edge and cracking in tread

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 49,133 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 49,133 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 45,290 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 30,959 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Mar 2012 22,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Apr 2011 18,144 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

low tread on outer edge of n/s rear tyre

Fail 4 Apr 2011 18,144 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

low tread on outer edge of n/s rear tyre

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 SOE is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY08 SOE, 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 SOE registered?

FY08 SOE is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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