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FN12 NMJ

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Black Petrol 2405cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,241 mi
Last recorded99,241 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 NMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,405cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 99,241 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 road springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front suspension bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front subframe & suspension corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear suspension bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear subframe & suspension corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2026 99,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached n/s/r drop link has snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 road springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front suspension bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front subframe & suspension corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear suspension bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear subframe & suspension corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2025 95,355 miles

SURFACE CORROSSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 6 Mar 2024 90,626 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 86,578 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 82,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 78,185 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 74,283 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 74,287 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 65,845 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 51,304 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 38,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 27,316 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 19,995 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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FN12 NMJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 2,405cc petrol 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 FN12 NMJ, 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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FN12 NMJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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