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NK08 PJO

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,263 mi
Last recorded121,263 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK08 PJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 121,263 miles

Nearside Rear Inner UNDULATIONS VISABLE

Fail 13 Jan 2025 121,209 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FORWARD BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner UNDULATIONS VISABLE

Pass 18 Jan 2024 113,195 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 107,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 97,928 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 91,396 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 81,778 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge / poor condition

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components including coil springs x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 81,461 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge / poor condition

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both units x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components including coil springs x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 75,105 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush two (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded two (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 75,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush two (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded two (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 68,087 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 21 Apr 2017 68,077 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Mar 2016 61,815 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 1 Jun 2015 54,484 miles

vehicle has tinted windows.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 52,064 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 52,064 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 41,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Sep 2013 41,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2012 34,309 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 29,679 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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NK08 PJO is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NK08 PJO, 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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NK08 PJO is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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