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MW08 GPU

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,911 mi
Last recorded91,911 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 GPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 91,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from central section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 91,907 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from central section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 85,308 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 85,153 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 83,530 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 83,522 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) steering rack loose (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 78,710 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 78,710 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 75,468 miles

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

Coil spring corroded Nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake just met requirements

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nsf (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 70,697 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nsf osf (3.5.1g)

Eml light on

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 66,788 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 51,744 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 44,929 miles

advise complete exhaust system slightly deteriorated

advise nearside rear tyre cracked

advise offside front tyre cracked

Pass 30 May 2013 38,789 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 38,789 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 32,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 May 2011 25,546 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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MW08 GPU is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MW08 GPU, 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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MW08 GPU is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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