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GU08 EPJ

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,351 mi
Last recorded66,351 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 EPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 66,351 miles

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

check engine lamp on

Pass 10 Jul 2015 54,790 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 54,776 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 51,871 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 51,871 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 41,049 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 31,073 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 29,143 miles

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

rear tyres are perishing, not excessively cracked or showing canvas at present

Pass 25 Feb 2011 23,326 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 23,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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GU08 EPJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GU08 EPJ, 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 GU08 EPJ registered?

GU08 EPJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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