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AB51 RMB

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,060 mi
Last recorded114,060 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB51 RMB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 114,060 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front tyre nearing wear band indicators

Nearside parking brake lower than expected, adjusment or repair may be required.

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Washers poor but provides sufficient fluid.

Fail 27 Jun 2023 114,060 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front tyre nearing wear band indicators

Nearside parking brake lower than expected, adjusment or repair may be required.

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Washers poor but provides sufficient fluid.

Pass 28 Jun 2022 103,824 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 94,130 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear through clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

windscreen washer poor

Pass 16 Jul 2020 88,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 88,134 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 76,546 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 76,443 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Feb 2019 76,175 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 69,431 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2017 69,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 64,672 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 64,511 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 56,500 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

eml on dash

x2 front tyres inner treads wearing low unevenly

xs oil in engine

Pass 17 Dec 2014 50,296 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 50,127 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 42,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

emissions too low to detect

front exhaust flexi poor

centre child seat insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2013 36,582 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 27,770 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 27,504 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 27,504 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AB51 RMB is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AB51 RMB, 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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AB51 RMB is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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