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DV12 AXH

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,655 mi
Last recorded100,655 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 AXH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 100,655 miles

centre exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2026 100,655 miles

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (not working on nearside) (1.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2025 96,430 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 96,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 92,565 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 92,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 84,957 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 84,938 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arm spring support is corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arm spring support is corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 80,762 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 75,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 75,159 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 71,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 64,518 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 54,239 miles

exhaust back box heat shield loose

Pass 2 Mar 2017 45,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 45,192 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 35,801 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 35,801 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 26,081 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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DV12 AXH 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 63.2%.

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 DV12 AXH, 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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DV12 AXH is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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