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VU58 LEF

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,152 mi
Last recorded74,152 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 LEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 74,152 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 67,887 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 64,714 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 60,951 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 60,951 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 55,720 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 48,216 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 43,099 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Jun 2016 43,099 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2015 37,303 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 37,303 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 30,763 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 30,763 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 24,816 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 24,816 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 18,737 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 18,737 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 13,877 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 LEF is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU58 LEF, 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 VU58 LEF registered?

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

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