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FR12 FDY

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,358 mi
Last recorded60,358 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 FDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 60,358 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 60,358 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 47,696 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion, withstood CAT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 38,391 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 38,390 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Damaged (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 36,106 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate cracked and damaged. (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounts heavily corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Middle band of tread. ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer sidewall and between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Shock has minor weep. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 May 2023 35,946 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate cracked and damaged. (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounts heavily corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Middle band of tread. ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer sidewall and between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Shock has minor weep. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2022 31,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 29,257 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 28,526 miles

vin plate missing

Fail 8 Jun 2020 28,526 miles

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

vin plate missing

Pass 2 May 2019 25,624 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

all exhaust supports corroded but still supporting exhaust

Fail 2 May 2019 25,624 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle o/s/f tyre rubbing on wheel arch liner when on lock (5.2.3 (f))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off front number plate screw loose (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

all exhaust supports corroded but still supporting exhaust

Pass 9 May 2018 22,399 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 22,399 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 20,974 miles

7 pin & ball covered

Items removed from driver's view prior to test a device and empty plinth ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 19,187 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 17,037 miles

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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FR12 FDY is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FR12 FDY, 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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FR12 FDY is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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