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AJ08 TWL

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,203 mi
Last recorded144,203 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 TWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 144,203 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 143,417 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 133,893 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 121,959 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 121,957 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 113,002 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 112,999 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 106,714 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 106,714 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 102,118 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 93,998 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 86,969 miles

exhaust front flexy joint deteriated but not leaking

Fail 27 Jun 2014 86,969 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust front flexy joint deteriated but not leaking

Fail 29 Apr 2014 85,341 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 83,860 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 83,860 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 79,059 miles

tow bar lights ;- indicators ,side lights and reverse lights all flash together.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 63,271 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 63,271 miles

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

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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AJ08 TWL is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AJ08 TWL, 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 AJ08 TWL registered?

AJ08 TWL is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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