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DJ08 BYR

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,271 mi
Last recorded80,271 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ08 BYR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 80,271 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, rear mount (Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 74,467 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 74,440 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 70,396 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from mirror

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 70,384 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine management lamp illuminated on dashboard indicating a fault (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working Front washers inoperative (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative Reverse lamp or lamps inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from mirror

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 66,507 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 8 Sep 2022 66,507 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 54,724 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2355019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant low

offside front wiper smearing

rear number plate lights (LEDs) few not working

unable to fully inspect nearside rear adult seat belt due to seat folded down

Pass 8 Jun 2020 45,449 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 44,253 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 39,827 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 34,303 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 27,247 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 23 Nov 2016 27,224 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended when trailer plug installed offside rear and trailer fog lights in-op (1.9.4)

battery test

check tyre pressers

front brake pads starting to wear low

top up screen wash

Pass 20 Nov 2015 19,505 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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DJ08 BYR is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DJ08 BYR, 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 DJ08 BYR registered?

DJ08 BYR is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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