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VK08 UHN

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,021 mi
Last recorded125,021 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 UHN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 125,021 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS&OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 120,449 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Aug 2021 120,443 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Aug 2020 115,561 miles

oil leaking

Pass 19 Aug 2019 112,894 miles

handbrake lever high

oil leaking

Fail 19 Aug 2019 112,894 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

handbrake lever high

oil leaking

Pass 9 Aug 2018 103,547 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 103,547 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working offside rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 96,740 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 89,626 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 82,478 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 76,127 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 61,864 miles

front brake disc worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2012 51,397 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

front brake disc worn inner edge n/s o/s

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2011 41,186 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 36,672 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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VK08 UHN is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VK08 UHN, 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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VK08 UHN is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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