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RK08 TYS

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

108,973 mi
Last recorded108,973 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 TYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 108,973 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 108,972 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 105,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 101,447 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 101,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 97,857 miles

small oil leak

Pass 28 May 2022 93,538 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2021 88,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 82,782 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2019 77,713 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 71,705 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 66,326 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 59,594 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 51,338 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 51,338 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2014 44,406 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 36,928 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 31,055 miles

EML on (engine management light)

both rear anti-roll bar link rod bushes cracked / perishing

center to rear exhaust joints and rear silencer hangers corroded

n/s/f tyre worn low

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted on inner edge and also slightly cracked / perished

o/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/r tyre slightly distorted on inner edge and also slightly cracked / perished

oil misting around n/s/f shock absorber

oil misting around o/s/f shock absorber

oil misting around o/s/r shock absorber

oil misting around steering rack

Pass 19 May 2011 24,004 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 23,383 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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RK08 TYS 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 RK08 TYS, 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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RK08 TYS is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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