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VE08 JVK

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,167 mi
Last recorded126,167 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 JVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2024 126,167 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking Filter housing leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2021 117,136 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 107,271 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 107,271 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 98,108 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 93,320 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 93,186 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 87,490 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 81,900 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 75,339 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 66,573 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 53,958 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 42,694 miles

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

nsr tyre tread depth getting low 235 55 18

Pass 2 Sep 2011 32,513 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 JVK is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 JVK, 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 JVK registered?

VE08 JVK is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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