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VU08 VNE

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,115 mi
Last recorded122,115 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 122,115 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 122,115 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 118,357 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 118,357 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 103,437 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 85,166 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 85,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 74,321 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 68,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre inner sidewall deteriorated.

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

Fail 31 Aug 2015 68,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre inner sidewall deteriorated.

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 59,982 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 54,433 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 45,520 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 35,282 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 24,684 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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VU08 VNE is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VU08 VNE, 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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VU08 VNE is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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