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VU58 KVL

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,099 mi
Last recorded117,099 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 KVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 117,099 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 112,371 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 106,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 99,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 92,856 miles

diesel smoke reading 0.00

Fail 8 Feb 2018 92,854 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

diesel smoke reading 0.00

Pass 17 Jan 2017 78,079 miles

diesel smoke reading 0.00

Pass 18 Jan 2016 57,436 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone rear bush unbonded (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone rear bush unbonded (2.4.F.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 57,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement hand brake cable (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side lamp bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone rear bush unbonded (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone rear bush unbonded (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 44,729 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 44,729 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 31,839 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 22,025 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 20,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 20,883 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 14,848 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 14,848 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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VU58 KVL is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VU58 KVL, 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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VU58 KVL is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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