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EA12 FAU

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,163 mi
Last recorded114,163 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 FAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 114,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 114,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 109,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 104,090 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 99,804 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 91,040 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 83,049 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 77,987 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 77,987 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 67,758 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 58,874 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 49,396 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 39,580 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 29,130 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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EA12 FAU is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EA12 FAU, 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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EA12 FAU is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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