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BT12 VGU

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,944 mi
Last recorded116,944 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 VGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 116,944 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn smooth on inner edges Just legal (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear diff mounts worn/perished.

suspect wheel bearing/gearbox noise notice on road test but unable to find on inspection

Fail 13 Jul 2026 116,903 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn smooth on inner edges Just legal (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear diff mounts worn/perished.

suspect wheel bearing/gearbox noise notice on road test but unable to find on inspection

Pass 17 Jul 2025 101,924 miles

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

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

Offside Front inner door handle broken but door still opens

Fail 17 Jul 2025 101,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front inner door handle broken but door still opens

Pass 30 Mar 2017 48,047 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 40,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOLD ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOLD ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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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BT12 VGU is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 BT12 VGU, 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 BT12 VGU registered?

BT12 VGU is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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