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VA08 AUH

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,201 mi
Last recorded109,201 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 AUH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 109,201 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 109,176 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LOOK POOR

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE PRESSURE LOW AND WORN ON INNER EDGE

OIL LEAK

Pass 5 Nov 2024 104,429 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

vehicle underside has slight corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2024 104,428 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

vehicle underside has slight corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2023 101,368 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 98,795 miles

Offside Front Tyre (uneven wear)

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

Rear Exhaust hangers rusted thin

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R ,N/S/R AND O/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 97,568 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 97,568 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 95,960 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 95,960 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 94,166 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 89,723 miles

Front Exhaust Flexi Section poor Condition

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner & Outer Edges, 235/55R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 79,696 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust Flexi Section Poor Condition

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Flexi Section (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 71,441 miles

Front exhaust flexi poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2015 62,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2014 60,418 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 52,348 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

Pass 29 Sep 2012 47,275 miles

Bonnet not opening with handle but can be opened another way.

Intermittent engine noise ?

Pass 3 Oct 2011 42,531 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 38,828 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)

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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VA08 AUH 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 80%.

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 VA08 AUH, 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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VA08 AUH is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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