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EJ12 EWZ

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,722 mi
Last recorded75,722 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 EWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 75,722 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 75,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (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 22 Apr 2025 73,981 miles

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

General under body corrosion

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 73,981 miles

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

General under body corrosion

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 71,771 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 69,887 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 67,666 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 67,489 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 64,428 miles

handbrake efficacy on the limit

Fail 4 Aug 2020 64,428 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

handbrake efficacy on the limit

Pass 18 Jul 2019 59,278 miles

Nearside Front tyre down to 1.7mm and worn out on edges,advise renewing asap

Offside Front tyre down to 2.1 mm and worn out on inner edge

Fail 18 Jul 2019 59,278 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre down to 1.7mm and worn out on edges,advise renewing asap

Offside Front tyre down to 2.1 mm and worn out on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2018 50,395 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 50,390 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 41,737 miles

oil /service light illuminated on dash

Fail 8 Aug 2017 41,737 miles

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

oil /service light illuminated on dash

Pass 2 Aug 2016 33,231 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 33,231 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 23,752 miles

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

Rear 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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EJ12 EWZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Grey 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 EJ12 EWZ, 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 EJ12 EWZ registered?

EJ12 EWZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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