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CA12 EKU

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

123,384 mi
Last recorded123,384 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 EKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 123,384 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 123,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 118,546 miles

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

under body covered in mud

Fail 7 Mar 2023 118,546 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

under body covered in mud

Pass 15 Mar 2022 114,500 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

only just passed emissions

Fail 15 Mar 2022 114,500 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

only just passed emissions

Pass 10 Mar 2021 104,343 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 104,343 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2020 98,620 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2020 98,620 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 92,004 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm and wearing on edges

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 92,004 miles

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

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

Both front tyres on 3mm and wearing on edges

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 88,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 84,043 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 84,043 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 May 2016 75,571 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2016 75,571 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55/18 100v (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake discs worn

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

Near side rear tyre bald inner edge

Near side rear tyre cut in tread, no cords exposed

Near side rear tyre misshapen

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 52,599 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 52,599 miles

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

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

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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CA12 EKU is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 CA12 EKU, 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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CA12 EKU is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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