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FE12 MVL

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,937 mi
Last recorded137,937 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 MVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 137,937 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under sealed

Fail 5 Jul 2025 137,936 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under sealed

Pass 25 Jul 2024 131,099 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 117,850 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 116,074 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 115,992 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake pads appear low

Pass 28 Jun 2021 112,403 miles

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 112,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 106,302 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 May 2020 106,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 97,881 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))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Mar 2019 97,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Mar 2018 87,802 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 70,193 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 57,345 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 57,345 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2015 45,409 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 45,409 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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FE12 MVL is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FE12 MVL, 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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FE12 MVL is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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