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DA05 KAY

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,326 mi
Last recorded57,326 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 KAY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 57,326 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 53,552 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 50,761 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 48,466 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 45,828 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 45,826 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 41,129 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 39,335 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 36,572 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 36,572 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 30,001 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front locking wheel nut damaged

Oil leak engine area ()

Fail 21 Nov 2017 29,986 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose locking nut (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front locking wheel nut damaged

Oil leak engine area ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 24,286 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 17,263 miles

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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DA05 KAY is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DA05 KAY, 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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DA05 KAY is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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