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BD62 YMU

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Yellow Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,010 mi
Last recorded101,010 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 YMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 101,010 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 101,066 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 93,594 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 84,109 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 76,151 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 67,571 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 67,565 miles

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))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort 24kg only

Pass 24 Dec 2020 49,134 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 48,919 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 27,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm to 4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 22,486 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 14,930 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges, perished and cracked

Offside front tyre wearing on edges, perished and cracked

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 6,404 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 1,368 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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BD62 YMU is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Yellow with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BD62 YMU, 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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BD62 YMU is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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