MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,976 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s advise change (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
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
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))
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))
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Antara?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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VU08 VYV is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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