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VU57 KTJ

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

204,957 mi
Last recorded204,957 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU57 KTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 204,957 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 193,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 193,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 181,222 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 174,394 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 160,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 147,561 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 135,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 123,803 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 109,498 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 100,728 miles

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 10 Feb 2014 100,728 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2013 82,732 miles

Exhaust emmisions low emit from tail pipe.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 82,732 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emmisions low emit from tail pipe.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 69,762 miles

Exhaust emissions low emitter

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Jan 2011 56,952 miles

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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VU57 KTJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VU57 KTJ, 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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VU57 KTJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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