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DU12 EFG

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,817 mi
Last recorded102,817 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 EFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 102,817 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 98,675 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 94,376 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE BAY AREA

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

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA

Fail 21 Feb 2023 94,374 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE BAY AREA

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

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA

Pass 24 Sep 2021 82,103 miles

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))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2020 72,131 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 59,160 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 59,160 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 50,624 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 46,829 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fronts (2.7.3)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres perished/ low edges

Fail 24 Apr 2017 46,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fronts (2.7.3)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres perished/ low edges

Pass 4 Apr 2016 38,908 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall worn and deep cuts and cracks in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre bald down inner edge and deep cuts and cracks in tread and outer sidewall worn

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

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall splitting and cracks in tread

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall worn and cracks in tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted osr seat

engine oil leak

rear wiper split

Fail 4 Apr 2016 38,908 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall worn and deep cuts and cracks in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre bald down inner edge and deep cuts and cracks in tread and outer sidewall worn

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

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

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall splitting and cracks in tread

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall worn and cracks in tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted osr seat

engine oil leak

rear wiper split

Fail 10 Apr 2015 31,683 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres have cracks in treads

n/sr tyre 3mm edges

Pass 10 Apr 2015 31,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres have cracks in treads

n/sr tyre 3mm edges

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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DU12 EFG 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 66.7%.

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 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 DU12 EFG, 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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DU12 EFG is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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