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FD62 NFN

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,268 mi
Last recorded103,268 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 NFN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 103,268 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

front various suspension , braking parts corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2024 93,722 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded rear joint, mountings,

front /rear various suspension, braking components corroded,

Fail 21 Aug 2024 93,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded rear joint, mountings,

front /rear various suspension, braking components corroded,

Pass 25 Aug 2023 90,552 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2023 90,552 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2022 88,114 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2022 88,108 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

rear shocks suspension arms link bars all beginning to corrode

Pass 9 Apr 2021 83,786 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 83,782 miles

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 75,578 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 64,455 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 54,681 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 54,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 37,480 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 37,352 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 37,334 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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FD62 NFN 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 62.5%.

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 FD62 NFN, 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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FD62 NFN is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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