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WM08 XHX

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

51,167 mi
Last recorded51,167 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 XHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2025 51,167 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp coming on with position lamps (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Noise from front suspension, recommmend further attention

Pass 2 Feb 2024 43,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion appearing underneath

Fail 29 Jan 2024 43,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion appearing underneath

Pass 23 Jan 2023 40,451 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 37,409 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 35,235 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

Front brake pads starting to wear low.

Offside rear brake pads look to be wearing low.

Rear lower suspension arms and subframe starting to corrode.

Fail 3 Dec 2020 35,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

Front brake pads starting to wear low.

Offside rear brake pads look to be wearing low.

Rear lower suspension arms and subframe starting to corrode.

Pass 15 May 2019 30,332 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Fail 15 May 2019 30,332 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 18 Apr 2018 25,544 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 20,855 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 20,855 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

All 4 tyres cracking between tread.

Pass 29 Feb 2016 19,694 miles

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 29 Feb 2016 19,694 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 18,975 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 17,794 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 15,120 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 12,541 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 10,415 miles

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

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

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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WM08 XHX is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WM08 XHX, 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 WM08 XHX registered?

WM08 XHX is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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