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VU08 VJX

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,826 mi
Last recorded121,826 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 VJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 121,826 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 121,824 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

all four tyres cracked on sidewall

Pass 19 Nov 2020 116,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 116,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 109,442 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 101,459 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 95,429 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 86,536 miles

Central Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 79,036 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 79,036 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 69,341 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 69,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 65,534 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 21 Feb 2013 60,081 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 52,427 miles

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

Oil leak

Possible power steering oil leak

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 42,213 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

sill covers fitted

steering rack is slightly damp

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 VJX is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VJX, 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 VU08 VJX registered?

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

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