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VU58 LTJ

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,402 mi
Last recorded117,402 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 LTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 117,402 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 117,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 115,485 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 108,585 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 108,166 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 96,549 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror glass perished

parking brake not holding very well but passes roller brake test

slight play in anti roll bar links

Fail 12 Jul 2021 96,549 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front wing mirror glass perished

parking brake not holding very well but passes roller brake test

slight play in anti roll bar links

Pass 7 Jan 2020 81,381 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 7 Jan 2020 81,381 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Jan 2019 73,313 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 72,379 miles

centre to rear exhaust join starting to rust

Pass 11 May 2017 67,082 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 May 2016 61,752 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 53,505 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 45,951 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 45,951 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 43,021 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 33,958 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2011 25,370 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 LTJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VU58 LTJ, 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 LTJ registered?

VU58 LTJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 8 October 2008.

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