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VU08 VFG

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,718 mi
Last recorded69,718 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 VFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 69,718 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 69,718 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 47,600 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2015 34,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 May 2015 34,332 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2014 31,760 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 29,069 miles

Both Side Front Tyre Running Low On Iner Edge..

Off Side Rear Tyre Running Low On Outer Edge..

Pass 22 May 2012 25,361 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 20,971 miles

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

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

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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VU08 VFG is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VU08 VFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU08 VFG registered?

VU08 VFG is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for VU08 VFG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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