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FP12 NLY

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 2405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,344 mi
Last recorded144,344 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 NLY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,405cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 144,344 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 133,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 122,125 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 122,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 105,676 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 88,396 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 88,396 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 78,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 78,439 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to nearside front strut insecure (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit of 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 71,678 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 71,644 miles

Brake performance not tested Not tested due to engine mount (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 67,824 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 67,824 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 47,077 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 27,940 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 17,404 miles

n.s.f shocker weaping fluid

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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FP12 NLY is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 2,405cc 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 FP12 NLY, 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 FP12 NLY registered?

FP12 NLY is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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