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OV08 FDY

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,780 mi
Last recorded122,780 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 FDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 122,780 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 111,503 miles
Pass 25 May 2020 111,054 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 May 2020 111,054 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2019 109,099 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 99,395 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 89,803 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to weep grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil quality light on

Pass 24 Mar 2016 82,492 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 82,492 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 68,269 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 58,111 miles

rusty exhaust

Pass 28 Mar 2013 53,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 19 Mar 2013 53,206 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 42,014 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 42,014 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 36,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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OV08 FDY is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV08 FDY, 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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OV08 FDY is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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