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LP08 FHA

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,721 mi
Last recorded127,721 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 FHA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 127,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 125,610 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 122,026 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 122,011 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached ball joint no locking devise fitted (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 118,031 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 117,999 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 114,812 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 112,389 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 106,808 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 100,033 miles

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))

rear anti roll bar drop links worn

steering rack damp

Pass 27 Jul 2017 91,021 miles

steering rack damp

Fail 21 Jul 2017 90,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick will require disc as well (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

steering rack damp

Pass 14 Jul 2016 80,302 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 72,540 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 61,975 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 51,931 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 40,000 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 29,065 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 29,066 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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LP08 FHA is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LP08 FHA, 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 LP08 FHA registered?

LP08 FHA is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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