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BL12 ECF

2012 Vauxhall Antara

White Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

84,219 mi
Last recorded84,219 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 ECF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 84,219 miles

park brake only just meets MOT criteria for efficiency

Fail 8 Nov 2025 84,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced poss bulb discoloured main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced poss bulb discoloured on dip beam (4.1.4 (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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

park brake only just meets MOT criteria for efficiency

Pass 6 Nov 2024 77,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 77,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 70,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and heavily cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and heavily cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 70,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and heavily cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and heavily cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 64,064 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear/centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 64,053 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear/centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 58,477 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 58,396 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative Both sides (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 53,777 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 53,744 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2019 49,367 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 46,110 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 42,687 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 42,687 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 35,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front brake discs showing signs of wear

undertray fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2016 35,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front brake discs showing signs of wear

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 26,627 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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BL12 ECF is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in White with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BL12 ECF, 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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BL12 ECF is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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