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OV08 VRN

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,240 mi
Last recorded101,240 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 VRN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 101,240 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edges

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 101,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edges

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 93,792 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jan 2020 93,788 miles

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet ( possible filter ) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 83,842 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 73,856 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 69,686 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 64,889 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

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Pass 4 Jan 2016 55,038 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 46,292 miles

Battery not fixed down but cannot tip

Exhaust system (rear hangers) deteriorated

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 37,105 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 33,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 33,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2011 27,389 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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OV08 VRN is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VRN, 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 VRN is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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