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BT62 EFO

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,309 mi
Last recorded124,309 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 EFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 124,309 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 124,309 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 111,954 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 111,884 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2024 101,286 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 101,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 96,782 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 96,782 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 88,331 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 73,843 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 73,843 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 67,638 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 67,638 miles

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

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 48,867 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 48,866 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear tyre walls starting to perish and crack

Pass 28 Mar 2018 40,708 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 28,325 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 15,933 miles

Child seat fiited unable to inspect seat belt.

Rear wiper blade split..

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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BT62 EFO is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BT62 EFO, 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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BT62 EFO is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 11 December 2012.

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