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DU62 CYJ

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,724 mi
Last recorded102,724 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 CYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 102,724 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 102,151 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 100,711 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 100,706 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 97,813 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jul 2024 97,811 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2023 94,862 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 91,727 miles

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

Offside Front tyre feathering

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 91,726 miles

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

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))

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre feathering

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 87,919 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 87,919 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured Drop Link - Snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 73,642 miles

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

Nearside 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))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 73,638 miles

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

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

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

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))

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 62,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 62,338 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tailbox connection split open due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 55,583 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 55,565 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 51,526 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes starting to age crack (2.4.G.2)

advanced dampness around steering rack

exhaust corroded

slight dampness around n/s/r shock absorber

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Oct 2016 45,572 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 39,354 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 39,354 miles

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

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

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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DU62 CYJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DU62 CYJ, 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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DU62 CYJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 2 October 2012.

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