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WJ08 XLO

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

73,454 mi
Last recorded73,454 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 XLO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 73,454 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe worn

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reversing light inoperative

Pass 14 Apr 2025 67,834 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust flexi pipe outer casing worn

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tail light cover slight damaged

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 67,834 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both side (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both side, Worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust flexi pipe outer casing worn

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tail light cover slight damaged

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 64,081 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 64,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 62,628 miles

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

knocking noise from front

Fail 9 Mar 2023 62,627 miles

Nearside Rear Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam main beam inop. when dipped beam on (4.1.3 (b))

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

knocking noise from front

Pass 1 Mar 2022 60,796 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 58,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component mist of oil below RH side of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

steering feels a bit notchy in lock to lock check

Fail 1 Mar 2021 58,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component mist of oil below RH side of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

steering feels a bit notchy in lock to lock check

Pass 4 Mar 2020 54,653 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 52,020 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 48,959 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 48,959 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 43,446 miles

Front washer jets poor

Fail 14 Mar 2017 43,446 miles

Front washer jets poor

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 41,869 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 39,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 35,651 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 35,651 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 32,879 miles

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 27 Aug 2013 32,879 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 Aug 2012 27,282 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres slightly deterioated

front flexi exhaust section deterioated

Pass 28 Feb 2011 19,656 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 19,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

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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WJ08 XLO is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WJ08 XLO, 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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WJ08 XLO is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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