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SL08 YJG

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,869 mi
Last recorded103,869 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 YJG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 103,869 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 103,869 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 99,234 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes that run along the under side of the chassis have some light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge is worn smooth and remaining tread is close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 99,233 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes that run along the under side of the chassis have some light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge is worn smooth and remaining tread is close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 92,095 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 85,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive possible sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlight washes inop

Fail 10 Jan 2020 84,969 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive possible sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlight washes inop

Pass 2 Jan 2019 76,019 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 71,739 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 71,734 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2017 62,144 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has stepped tread

both rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 11 May 2017 61,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has stepped tread

both rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 2 Jun 2016 53,779 miles

all tyres are perished between treads

Fail 1 Jun 2016 53,771 miles

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

all tyres are perished between treads

Pass 28 May 2015 44,553 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 40,198 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 33,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side rear tyre splitting

Fail 13 Aug 2013 33,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side rear tyre splitting

Pass 15 Aug 2012 28,592 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 24,772 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 18,287 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 18,287 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

osr number plate light inop

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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SL08 YJG is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 SL08 YJG, 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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SL08 YJG is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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