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VA57 OSF

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,712 mi
Last recorded67,712 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 OSF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 67,712 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 59,981 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs worn & lipped

both rear tyres wearing thin on edges & slightly deteriorated

coolant hose at back of engine chaffing on a power steering hose

handbrake lever has a lot of travel but still has some reserve travel

nail in nearside rear tyre (unrepairable)

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread depth in places

oil/spanner light on dash

shallow cut to outer side wall of nearside front tyre

slight engine oil leak

unable to see thickness of inner rear brake pads

Fail 21 Feb 2012 59,981 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear brake discs worn & lipped

both rear tyres wearing thin on edges & slightly deteriorated

coolant hose at back of engine chaffing on a power steering hose

handbrake lever has a lot of travel but still has some reserve travel

nail in nearside rear tyre (unrepairable)

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread depth in places

oil/spanner light on dash

shallow cut to outer side wall of nearside front tyre

slight engine oil leak

unable to see thickness of inner rear brake pads

Pass 19 Feb 2011 39,331 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 38,869 miles

Centre Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre side wall split but not to cords

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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VA57 OSF is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VA57 OSF, 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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VA57 OSF is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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