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VU08 XEX

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

80,347 mi
Last recorded80,347 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 80,347 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner surfaces of front brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Knuckle bush going to lower arm worn.

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lollipop bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 79,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc inner surfaces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lollypop bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lollypop bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 78,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 76,773 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 75,018 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 70,933 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 70,933 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 6 May 2017 66,071 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 60,921 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 55,642 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 54,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise exhaust back box mounting brackets are badley coroded

advise exhaust front pipe flxi is deteriorating

advise steering has a knock when going from lock to lock , no worn components found

Pass 20 Feb 2014 47,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advis steering has a knock but no badley worn coponents found at time of test

advise exhaust front pipe flexi is deteriorated

advise exhaust mid and rear sectios and mounting brackets are badley corroded

advise rear wiper blade is deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2013 39,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2012 32,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front exhaust flexy is deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2011 26,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight 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 XEX is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XEX, 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 XEX is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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