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VN08 LWS

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,563 mi
Last recorded147,563 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 LWS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 147,563 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 144,213 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 138,775 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 130,853 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 130,782 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 122,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 115,536 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 107,977 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 98,629 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 98,629 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 87,912 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 77,399 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 68,248 miles

N/S/F chassis slightly damaged

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 68,248 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

N/S/F chassis slightly damaged

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 60,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 56,123 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 49,718 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 44,275 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 44,275 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 May 2011 37,498 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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VN08 LWS is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN08 LWS, 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 VN08 LWS registered?

VN08 LWS is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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