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GF08 BXL

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

85,040 mi
Last recorded85,040 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 BXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 85,040 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 84,711 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested suspension weak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi before dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 77,637 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 77,637 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 74,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Aug 2023 74,758 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emissions pipe detatched (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 72,012 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 12 Aug 2022 72,012 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Aug 2021 69,203 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 66,372 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 63,868 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 60,399 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 60,398 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 55,957 miles

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

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

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Aug 2017 55,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe from cat to dpf (7.1.2)

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

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

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2016 53,204 miles

Nearside Rear screw in tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2015 50,006 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear seat belt not check due to child seat fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2014 46,208 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 41,821 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 37,669 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 37,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise, nail in o/s/rear tyre.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 37,572 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 32,218 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

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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GF08 BXL is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GF08 BXL, 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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GF08 BXL is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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