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OU08 GGJ

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

109,083 mi
Last recorded109,083 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 GGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 109,083 miles

Front suspension subframe bushes starting to perish

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer CV joint gaiter has small hole causing slight leak

Offside steering rack inner arm has slight play

Rear axle trailing arm bushes starting to perish

prop shaft has been removed

Pass 17 Jan 2025 104,439 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

propshaft missing.

Pass 12 Jan 2024 100,191 miles

exhaust system corroded.

front suspension subframe rear bushes perished.

slight play o/s steering rack bush.

Pass 20 Jan 2023 95,838 miles

Front subframe rear bushes starting to perish

Nearside Front suspension anti roll bar slight play

Nearside Rear tyre slightly distorted

Offside steering rack support bush slight play

exhaust system starting to become rusty

Pass 10 Feb 2022 89,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 89,843 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 82,627 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 77,839 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 71,927 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 66,312 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 60,961 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 56,502 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Aug 2014 51,565 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wall slight damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2013 45,106 miles

tow ball not fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Sep 2013 45,106 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tow ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Dec 2012 41,172 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 41,172 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 40,840 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 39,805 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 36,589 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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OU08 GGJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OU08 GGJ, 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 OU08 GGJ registered?

OU08 GGJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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