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AP12 LFJ

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Yellow Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,219 mi
Last recorded113,219 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 LFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 113,219 miles

Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 112,834 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 112,834 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 108,205 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2

Fail 17 Feb 2022 108,205 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall cracked/split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2

Pass 11 Feb 2021 91,801 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 91,801 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 82,279 miles

nearside front headlamp light output/colour different to offside

Fail 10 Feb 2020 82,279 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front headlamp light output/colour different to offside

Pass 11 Feb 2019 68,647 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 54,039 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 51,103 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 51,103 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 41,149 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2015 30,777 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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AP12 LFJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Yellow with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP12 LFJ, 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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AP12 LFJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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