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DU62 EVC

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

109,859 mi
Last recorded109,859 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 109,859 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 109,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 104,652 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid tread inner section.Most strongly recommend replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid tread inner section.Most strongly recommend replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rears. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Fronts rear most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 97,960 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre close to outer edge. ()

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

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

Rear most exhaust joints ,heavily corroded.

Fail 2 Oct 2023 97,960 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken osr. (4.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre close to outer edge. ()

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

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

Rear most exhaust joints ,heavily corroded.

Pass 13 Oct 2022 91,966 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Underbody has corrosion

headlamp level warning present on self levelling system

Fail 7 Oct 2022 91,928 miles

Nearside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear pipe marked in white (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened brake face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn bald on inside edge ,nearly down to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 85,432 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 85,425 miles

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 84,476 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 84,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 78,017 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 78,015 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 70,439 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 55,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 55,582 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 48,340 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 48,340 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 37,201 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 37,201 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 EVC is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 EVC, 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 EVC is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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