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DFA 20

2012 Vauxhall Antara

White Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

50,222 mi
Last recorded50,222 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFA 20
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 50,222 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 40,173 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 40,171 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 28,045 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 28,045 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 22,493 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 20,627 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop lamp inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine under tray fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2020 19,746 miles

engine under tray fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2019 18,483 miles

Central Rear Upper high level stop lamp dim in operation

engine under tray fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2018 16,905 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine under tray fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2017 15,564 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 13,324 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 10,964 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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DFA 20 is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in White with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DFA 20, 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 DFA 20 registered?

DFA 20 is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is DFA 20 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFA 20 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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