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AV12 BYY

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,195 mi
Last recorded91,195 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 BYY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 91,195 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 91,193 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 84,622 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 84,622 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 78,313 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective excessively worn (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 78,313 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective excessively worn (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 72,854 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 69,349 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 64,588 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 57,410 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 49,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 43,626 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 43,626 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 36,720 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 30,889 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 24,379 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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AV12 BYY is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV12 BYY, 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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AV12 BYY is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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