MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,722 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear suspension components corroded
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust bracket snapped
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
oil residue around steering rack
slight leak exhaust gases around dpf return pipe
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
oil residue around steering rack
slight leak exhaust gases around dpf return pipe
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracked both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracked both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
surface corrosion on mech.components
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front tyres wearing on inner edge
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pinholes in both front outer gaiters (2.5.C.1a)
Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
small chips in windscreen
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pinholes in both front outer gaiters (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
small chips in windscreen
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nsf tyre worn on inner edge
osf tyre worn on inner edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
front ex flexi adrift and ex system rusty
n/s/rear tyre cracks to sidewall
o/s/rear tyre cracks to sidewall
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/rear tyre cracks to sidewall
o/s/rear tyre cracks to sidewall
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Antara?
Based on 362,535 MOT tests across 26,838 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VU08 WXA is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 WXA, 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 WXA is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 24 April 2008.
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