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MT08 EAW

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,040 mi
Last recorded81,040 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 EAW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 81,040 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 23 Jul 2024 81,033 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 8 Jan 2024 80,324 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both links / bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

trims and covers fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2024 80,302 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both links / bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

trims and covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2023 76,786 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat pipe loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 76,786 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat pipe loose (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 71,836 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 67,228 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 67,228 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 63,065 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 56,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 50,819 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 50,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 17 May 2017 47,875 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2017 47,875 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 44,455 miles

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

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Fail 18 May 2016 44,454 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 20 May 2015 40,533 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2015 40,533 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 35,468 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 31,434 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 26,761 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 21,014 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 21,014 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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MT08 EAW is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MT08 EAW, 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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MT08 EAW is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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