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OE08 ULJ

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,085 mi
Last recorded106,085 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 ULJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 106,085 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 103,210 miles

front inner pads low

handbrake only just met requirements

handbrake travel high

n/s/f tyre worn inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

rear brakes worn and corroded

rear tyres worn in centre and has perishing cracks

Fail 25 May 2024 103,210 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

front inner pads low

handbrake only just met requirements

handbrake travel high

n/s/f tyre worn inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

rear brakes worn and corroded

rear tyres worn in centre and has perishing cracks

Pass 23 Mar 2023 102,523 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mount rotted and broken in need of repair. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 102,523 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mount rotted and broken in need of repair. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 98,658 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 93,477 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively has corrosion round joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 93,477 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively has corrosion round joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 91,372 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 85,835 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 79,062 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 73,327 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 65,423 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 56,261 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 56,260 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 48,126 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 36,589 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2013 36,589 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

prop shaft mount bent

Pass 22 Feb 2012 24,771 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 24,770 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Jul 2011 20,011 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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OE08 ULJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OE08 ULJ, 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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OE08 ULJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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