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VU08 VOT

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

151,404 mi
Last recorded151,404 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 151,404 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 144,195 miles

Coolant low

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 144,190 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))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant low

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 136,665 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section corroded and seperating (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 131,933 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust front pipe corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2020 127,036 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 125,354 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust front flexi corroded

front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2019 122,793 miles

Brake fluid dark in colour

Exhaust system mounting bracket broken rear silencer but system still secure at time of test

Front Brake discs heavily worn lipped and corroded

Nearside Front cv gator beginning to split

Nearside Rear suspension coil springs heavily corroded

Offside Front Outer cv gator slight leakage of grease

exhaust system and mounting brackets corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2019 122,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Rear bush rear nut loosed (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both links all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid dark in colour

Exhaust system mounting bracket broken rear silencer but system still secure at time of test

Front Brake discs heavily worn lipped and corroded

Nearside Front cv gator beginning to split

Nearside Rear suspension coil springs heavily corroded

Offside Front Outer cv gator slight leakage of grease

exhaust system and mounting brackets corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2018 118,537 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface edges corroded/worn (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 118,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface edges corroded/worn (3.5.1i)

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

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

wiper blades smearing

Pass 7 Jan 2017 114,023 miles

Front brake disc corroded

Front tyres worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2017 114,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc corroded

Front tyres worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2016 108,906 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

emissions to low to read

exhaust system derteriorated

various suspension bushes worn and perished

Fail 10 Jan 2016

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

exhaust system derteriorated

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

emissions to low to read

various suspension bushes worn and perished

Fail 9 Jan 2015 102,396 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 102,396 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 92,516 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 75,679 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 75,679 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 64,291 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriated

rear n/s/r light cluster slightly damaged and insicure

Fail 10 Feb 2012 64,291 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriated

rear n/s/r light cluster slightly damaged and insicure

Pass 28 Feb 2011 47,188 miles

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

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 VOT is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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