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VU08 WLD

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,040 mi
Last recorded114,040 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 WLD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2022 114,040 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR lower rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 101,552 miles

Nearside Front Outer Door handle broken

Fail 29 Jul 2021 101,417 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour DPF pressure sensor pipe broken off (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Door handle broken

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Aug 2020

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2019 87,468 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 1 May 2018 81,792 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 81,783 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (8.2.3)

Engine warning lamp illuminated indicating possible fault

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 78,131 miles

BACK BOX HANGERS BADLY CORRODED

Pass 21 Apr 2016 68,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Slight (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Slight (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 54,795 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracked but no cords showing

Fail 29 Apr 2015 54,795 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracked but no cords showing

Pass 30 Apr 2014 46,327 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 46,327 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 38,496 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 30,790 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 20,389 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 20,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (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 WLD is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WLD, 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 WLD registered?

VU08 WLD is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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