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BG08 TSO

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Silver Petrol 2405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,602 mi
Last recorded133,602 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 TSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,405cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 133,602 miles

Front Lower Sml oil seepage.

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 124,449 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 124,449 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 112,125 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 112,125 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 98,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

instrument cluster not functioning as it should be

Fail 15 Feb 2022

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

instrument cluster not functioning as it should be

Pass 22 May 2021 85,812 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroeded

Pass 21 May 2020 68,007 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 50,339 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 50,339 miles

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side lamps (4.3.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central exhaust support broken

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2017 46,814 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2017 46,795 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2016 42,321 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 37,563 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 37,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 28,706 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 23,440 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 20,006 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 15,288 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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BG08 TSO is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Silver with a 2,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG08 TSO, 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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BG08 TSO is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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