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DY62 YVF

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,008 mi
Last recorded114,008 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 YVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 114,008 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front/rear various suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2025 105,972 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 100,827 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 100,822 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 94,065 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 90,735 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 90,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering column shaft deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 82,289 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 82,289 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 74,769 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 66,983 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 58,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil change soon (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 58,806 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil change soon (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 45,690 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 45,321 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 30,963 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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DY62 YVF is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DY62 YVF, 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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DY62 YVF is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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