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DN12 YHR

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

105,361 mi
Last recorded105,361 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 YHR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 105,361 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Aug 2025 105,306 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 105,257 miles

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

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 96,275 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm middle and outer of tread and wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in middle of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 96,229 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wipers not parking (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer bottle leaking (3.5 (a))

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm middle and outer of tread and wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in middle of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 88,979 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 82,046 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 75,829 miles

injector leaking

Fail 13 Jul 2021 75,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Disc lipped and backing approx 1 mm from disc. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 66,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine around oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 66,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing Sub frame bolt snapped in chassis, (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine around oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 61,056 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 61,056 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 51,207 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 51,199 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 39,629 miles

Emissions test passed

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 39,622 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Emissions test passed

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 30,635 miles

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

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

slight wear on inner edge of rear tyres

Pass 29 Jun 2015 22,772 miles

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

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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DN12 YHR is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DN12 YHR, 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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DN12 YHR is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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