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AC08 GWG

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,094 mi
Last recorded127,094 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 GWG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 127,094 miles

Exhaust flexy outer cover loose.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both drop link lower bushes cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 127,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on inner edge to cords. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexy outer cover loose.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both drop link lower bushes cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 105,012 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

d.p.f pressure pipe insecure from d.p.f

exhaust front flexible section deteriorated

light misting of oil from steering rack

Pass 4 May 2018 91,307 miles

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

both front wheels have slightly bent inner rims

slight leak steering rack

Fail 4 May 2018 91,307 miles

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

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

both front wheels have slightly bent inner rims

slight leak steering rack

Pass 5 May 2017 79,120 miles

DPF pipe broken

Fail 5 May 2017 79,117 miles

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

DPF pipe broken

eml on

eml on

Pass 3 May 2016 64,042 miles

front brake discs corroded and lipped on inner edge

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 5 May 2015 50,193 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust flexi pipe concentina adrift

small chips in windscreen

Fail 30 Apr 2015 50,185 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)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust flexi pipe concentina adrift

small chips in windscreen

Pass 17 May 2014 39,896 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)

Pass 3 May 2013 31,781 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 22,603 miles

both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 28 Mar 2011 19,016 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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AC08 GWG is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AC08 GWG, 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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AC08 GWG is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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