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PL57 OAA

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,951 mi
Last recorded123,951 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 OAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 123,951 miles

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

underbody has slight surface rust

Pass 30 Jul 2024 120,245 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 110,945 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2023 110,945 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 99,300 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2021 92,010 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 May 2021 92,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2020 85,321 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2019 72,254 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 72,250 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on mirror ()

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 55,308 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering joint (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread changing colour (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 42,714 miles

Long travel on handbrake

Fail 10 Jan 2017 42,713 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Long travel on handbrake

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 33,200 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)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 29,876 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)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 22,788 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 18,457 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 15,374 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 11,295 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges.

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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PL57 OAA is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PL57 OAA, 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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PL57 OAA is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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