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YT08 PDK

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,768 mi
Last recorded114,768 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 PDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 114,768 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 111,732 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 108,716 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 105,304 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 94,906 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 92,639 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 91,268 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 91,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 86,614 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 79,453 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 79,340 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush MARKED (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 74,376 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX JOINT (7.1.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 74,373 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEX JOINT (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low BULB FITMENT (1.8)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 May 2015 64,507 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 54,722 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

exhaust front flexie pipe worn

no print out for diesel smoke test due to zero readings

Pass 30 May 2013 47,937 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 41,262 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 33,703 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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YT08 PDK is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YT08 PDK, 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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YT08 PDK is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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