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DC57 MRC

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,254 mi
Last recorded98,254 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC57 MRC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 98,254 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 98,252 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 89,610 miles

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

Rear wiper poor

Fail 21 Jan 2025 89,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear wiper poor

Pass 23 Mar 2024 81,837 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 76,808 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 70,976 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 65,812 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 63,017 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 59,217 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 53,009 miles

both rear tyres are starting to perish and crack

front and rear brake pads are worn low

front windscreen has small stone chip in zone a {drivers view}

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 5 Apr 2017 40,767 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 36,084 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 27,354 miles

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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DC57 MRC 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 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 DC57 MRC, 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 DC57 MRC registered?

DC57 MRC is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is DC57 MRC safe to buy?

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