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VKZ 4777

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,522 mi
Last recorded118,522 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKZ 4777
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 118,522 miles

both front tyres worn

Fail 24 Mar 2016 118,184 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn

Pass 6 Mar 2015 92,637 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes split and unbonding- movement evident but not excessive at time of test(strong advise)

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

engine management lamp illuminated

exhaust front pipe flexi joint split and starting to leak gases(strong advise)

front brake discs heavily worn lipped and corroding and pads very low- warning tang on nearside front inner pad touching disc but cannot confirm if pads are below 1.5mm(strong advise)

front wiper blades starting to smear screen

nail in tread of nearside rear tyre

rear brake discs and pads worn

several cuts in tread of nearside rear tyre- not to cord

slight play in steering track rod arms

stonechips in front screen

Fail 6 Mar 2015 92,637 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes split and unbonding- movement evident but not excessive at time of test(strong advise)

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

engine management lamp illuminated

exhaust front pipe flexi joint split and starting to leak gases(strong advise)

front brake discs heavily worn lipped and corroding and pads very low- warning tang on nearside front inner pad touching disc but cannot confirm if pads are below 1.5mm(strong advise)

front wiper blades starting to smear screen

nail in tread of nearside rear tyre

rear brake discs and pads worn

several cuts in tread of nearside rear tyre- not to cord

slight play in steering track rod arms

stonechips in front screen

Pass 27 Feb 2014 68,214 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 68,214 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 43,470 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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VKZ 4777 is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VKZ 4777, 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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VKZ 4777 is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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