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AO12 EDR

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,771 mi
Last recorded107,771 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 EDR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 107,771 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 107,761 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Fuel spill pipe (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 91,387 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 86,346 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 8 Mar 2023 86,334 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 11 Feb 2022 78,106 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 71,029 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 63,320 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 63,320 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 55,891 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 55,808 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 49,537 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Feb 2017 44,295 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Feb 2017 44,295 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 36,243 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 36,243 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Spanner light on

Pass 19 May 2015 32,940 miles

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

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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AO12 EDR is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Antara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 61,996 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 AO12 EDR, 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 14 years old, this Vauxhall Antara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO12 EDR registered?

AO12 EDR is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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