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YA57 SYC

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

108,622 mi
Last recorded108,622 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 SYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 108,622 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 105,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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 bald edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 105,002 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Boot lid component insecure tailgate latch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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 bald edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 99,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 99,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 91,403 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted/corroded on working face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted/corroded on working face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides of axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 88,884 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 85,526 miles

offside front tyre getting edgy

Pass 4 Feb 2016 82,668 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 82,668 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 82,655 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 2 Feb 2015 76,660 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)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 76,606 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 66,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 55,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 31 Jan 2012 48,695 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 41,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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YA57 SYC is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Black 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 YA57 SYC, 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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YA57 SYC is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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