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VE08 TLV

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,998 mi
Last recorded162,998 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 TLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 162,998 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 162,998 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 153,821 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front sides, inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2021 153,821 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front sides, inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 139,478 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres, outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2020 139,453 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres, outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 131,249 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s wearing incenter of tread VERY close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 130,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s wearing incenter of tread VERY close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 119,030 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine management light on

Fail 16 Apr 2018 118,971 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn thin & badly scored (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine management light on

Pass 28 Apr 2017 109,544 miles

Front n/s & o/s tyres wearing on edges

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 109,266 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers do not park correctly (8.2.2)

Front n/s & o/s tyres wearing on edges

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 98,763 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak on gear box

Fail 13 Apr 2016 98,762 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak on gear box

Pass 15 Apr 2015 87,985 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 87,983 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 76,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

wear in front brake discs

Pass 17 Apr 2013 64,154 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 53,935 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 43,360 miles

wipers smearing screen

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 TLV is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VE08 TLV, 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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VE08 TLV is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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