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VU08 VYV

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,976 mi
Last recorded111,976 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 111,976 miles

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

DPF pressure pipe badly perished

Front washers weak

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 111,976 miles

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

DPF pressure pipe badly perished

Front washers weak

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 108,352 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s advise change (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and is 7 years old strong advise change (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to 10 years old and is cracking on inner and outer tyre wall strong advise change asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre close to ten years old 11 years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Front position lamp dim advise change may fail

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to 10 years old and is cracking on inner and outer tyre wall strong advise change asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2020 105,075 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 104,696 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 100,798 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 100,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 96,621 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 96,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2016 88,318 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 78,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 78,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 64,701 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 64,700 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 52,699 miles

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

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

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

nsf tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

osf tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 6 Sep 2013 52,699 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

nsf tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

osf tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 27 Sep 2012 39,780 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 28,388 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 25,955 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 25,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 VYV is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VYV, 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 VYV registered?

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

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