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EA12 VKE

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,172 mi
Last recorded121,172 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 VKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 121,172 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 120,531 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 119,427 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 119,350 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction also exhaust smoke emissions too high (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick HAS NO BRAKE PAD MATERIAL (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 38% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 104,342 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to the legal limit and worn on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to the legal limit and worn on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front internal door handle defective but it is still possible to operate

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine exhaust emissions are very poor (high smoke content)

Pass 14 Mar 2022 95,787 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 79,602 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 62,845 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed has damaged webbing and frayed edges (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

duel mass flywheel very noisey and clattering

parking brake requires service or adjustment

Fail 7 Feb 2020 62,845 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed has damaged webbing and frayed edges (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

duel mass flywheel very noisey and clattering

parking brake requires service or adjustment

Pass 2 Feb 2019 50,703 miles

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

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

reverse lights not working

Fail 2 Feb 2019 50,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 6 Feb 2018 46,469 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 46,462 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 36,705 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 28,270 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 28,270 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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 VKE is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EA12 VKE, 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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What year was EA12 VKE registered?

EA12 VKE is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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