2008 Vauxhall Antara 2.0L Diesel · DL08 CFG
2008 Vauxhall Antara (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 115,577 miles. MOT expired on 12 Nov 2024. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ANTARA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,577 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
DL08 CFG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2023
- 115,577 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DL08 CFG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Antara (DL08 CFG) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
DL08 CFG Mileage History
- 11/11/2021106,888 mi
- 05/11/2022111,302 mi+4,414 mi
- 02/11/2023115,523 mi+4,221 mi
- 13/11/2023115,577 mi+54 mi
Average of roughly 4,334 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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