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S6 DLA

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

98,937 mi
Last recorded98,937 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 DLA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 98,937 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside 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))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 94,580 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x2 rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Constant velocity boot is weeping grease

Power steering rack is damp

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 94,530 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective x2 rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Constant velocity boot is weeping grease

Power steering rack is damp

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 91,066 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 87,020 miles

General corrosion to underside

Pass 25 Aug 2021 83,643 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Heat shield loose

Rear Rear exhaust hangers corroded

Side step mounting points corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2020 81,703 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 78,535 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 71,929 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

power assisted steering rack damp

Pass 30 Aug 2017 66,488 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 60,064 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 60,064 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 53,269 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 47,710 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 41,227 miles

left and right side front brake discs worn

spare tyre different size

Pass 31 Aug 2012 35,803 miles

spare tyre different size

Pass 19 Aug 2011 29,712 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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S6 DLA is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 S6 DLA, 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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S6 DLA is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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