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MJ08 UPO

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,671 mi
Last recorded86,671 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 UPO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 86,671 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))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 82,963 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))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 79,004 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 76,726 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 72,287 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 71,308 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 70,865 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 69,832 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 67,525 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 63,628 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 61,921 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 60,566 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 60,566 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 55,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 48,173 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 41,059 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 40,880 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 31,816 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 31,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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MJ08 UPO is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MJ08 UPO, 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 MJ08 UPO registered?

MJ08 UPO is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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