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VE08 JOU

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,911 mi
Last recorded83,911 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 JOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 83,911 miles

Bonnet Catch Modified

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arms Corroded o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F & N/SF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 83,911 miles

Bonnet Catch Modified

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arms Corroded o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F & N/SF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 78,847 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 74,246 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 65,908 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 65,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 60,333 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 52,535 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 44,140 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 44,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 40,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Door mirror glass discolured

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 38,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside mirror deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2015 36,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside door mirror glass deteriorated

rear exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 33,682 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 29,967 miles

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

nearside door mirror deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2012 26,334 miles

rear wiper blade splitting

slight movement at offside rear shock absorber when suspended

Fail 15 May 2012 26,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear wiper blade splitting

slight movement at offside rear shock absorber when suspended

Pass 2 Jun 2011 21,955 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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VE08 JOU is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VE08 JOU, 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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What year was VE08 JOU registered?

VE08 JOU is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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