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AP08 BCF

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

166,550 mi
Last recorded166,550 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 BCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 166,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to middle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 161,062 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 153,069 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 153,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 152,526 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 150,998 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 148,802 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2017 146,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf headlight lens dull

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2016 142,992 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2016 142,992 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 138,864 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2014 133,757 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 129,110 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2012 124,478 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 124,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 95,103 miles

slight knock on steering

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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AP08 BCF is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AP08 BCF, 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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AP08 BCF is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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