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BU12 ZYF

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,077 mi
Last recorded94,077 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 ZYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 94,077 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all, front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2024 84,040 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2024 84,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2023 72,743 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 66,308 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads, front and rears low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 46,969 miles

front shocks very slight mist of oil o/s and n/s

Pass 23 Jan 2021 45,920 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 42,729 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 37,802 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 32,866 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 29,471 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres low tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 24,606 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 19,167 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 19,167 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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BU12 ZYF is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BU12 ZYF, 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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BU12 ZYF is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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