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YT08 YVJ

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,329 mi
Last recorded85,329 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 85,329 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Underbody corroded areas repaired

Pass 9 Dec 2024 81,284 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lateral links bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corosion

tested in wet conditions

undertrays and sideskirts fited

Fail 9 Dec 2024 81,284 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lateral links bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corosion

tested in wet conditions

undertrays and sideskirts fited

Pass 8 Dec 2023 77,737 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 73,940 miles

Offside Front rack end has slight play

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2022 73,940 miles

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

Offside Front rack end has slight play

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2021 69,470 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 66,536 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 63,673 miles

Exhaust quite heavily corroded.

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 59,013 miles

Front discs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2017 52,651 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2017 52,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2016 46,495 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 39,968 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 34,101 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 29,522 miles

Rear Tyres perrished

Wipers don't Park in correct position

Pass 11 Jan 2013 25,190 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 21,950 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 21,950 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 16,328 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 YVJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YVJ, 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 YT08 YVJ registered?

YT08 YVJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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