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GN08 HSE

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,315 mi
Last recorded132,315 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 HSE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 132,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear diff oil leak

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 124,274 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 124,274 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced Bulb incorrectly fitted showing tail when brake pressed (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Excess corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 115,472 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 109,762 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 106,906 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 12 Oct 2021 106,884 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Oct 2020 100,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also getting low - 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

n/s/f tyre getting low - 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge + getting low - 3mm

Pass 4 Jul 2019 92,527 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 87,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 82,495 miles

Front Wiper blades worn /smear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe heavily corroded Exhaust system heavily corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering rack has slight seepage (damp)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 82,495 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe heavily corroded Exhaust system heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Front Wiper blades worn /smear

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering rack has slight seepage (damp)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 76,780 miles

Both wiper blades split but clearing screen

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 69,018 miles

nearside and offside link rod lower rubber bushes deteriorated

Fail 13 Jul 2015 69,018 miles

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

nearside and offside link rod lower rubber bushes deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2014 58,052 miles

Bad oil leak from Turbo

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 51,773 miles

Oil leak

slight dip in o/s front tyre wall

Pass 20 Jul 2012 45,270 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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GN08 HSE is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GN08 HSE, 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 GN08 HSE registered?

GN08 HSE is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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