MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,998 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
engine management light on
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
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)
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)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
oil leak on gear box
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
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
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
wipers smearing screen
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Antara?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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