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LV58 DFA

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,255 mi
Last recorded139,255 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV58 DFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 139,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 128,014 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 128,014 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 119,352 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 114,049 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 110,069 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also n/s/f has nail (5.2.3 (e))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 110,062 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also n/s/f has nail (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 104,541 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 104,513 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 100,966 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 93,273 miles

Advise both front tyre's wearing on edge's of tyre's

Pass 30 Jan 2018 87,430 miles

Advise both rear tyres wearing uneven

Advise rear exhaust flange rusty

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 80,942 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 72,460 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 68,013 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 57,006 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 56,916 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 45,892 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 34,270 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 22,734 miles

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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LV58 DFA is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LV58 DFA, 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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LV58 DFA is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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