2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Vauxhall Antara MOT pass rate and common faults

488 MOT tests in 2024. 47.1% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time47.1%
Failed or needed repairs52.9%
Typical mileage at test109,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 488 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.6%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.5%
    47 marked dangerous
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.3%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.7%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.7%
  7. Stop lamp: not working3.9%
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.7%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.7%
    28 marked dangerous
  10. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes35.0%
  2. Suspension32.4%
  3. Lights & electrics31.6%
  4. Body & chassis16.8%
  5. Tyres12.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks10.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags5.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.3%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine20.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.1%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Vauxhall Antara?

In 2024, 47.1% of 2008 Vauxhall Antara cars passed their MOT first time, across 488 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Vauxhall Antara?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; position lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2008 Vauxhall Antara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).