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P5 ECP

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

65,741 mi
Last recorded65,741 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 ECP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 65,741 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 65,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 53,753 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 53,753 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle bind (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 53,617 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2023 53,566 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2022 53,085 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 53,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 52,323 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 51,570 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 49,454 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 46,788 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 44,737 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 42,678 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 42,637 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 39,891 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 37,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 37,124 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 36,646 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 30,055 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN TO LIMITS RECOMEND REPLACMENT

dampness around gearbox and steering rack

rear anti roll bar bushes perished

side steps fitted

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Fail 1 Nov 2012 30,047 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN TO LIMITS RECOMEND REPLACMENT

dampness around gearbox and steering rack

rear anti roll bar bushes perished

side steps fitted

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 2 Sep 2011 21,089 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 21,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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P5 ECP is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P5 ECP, 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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P5 ECP is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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