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FT12 YJU

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,173 mi
Last recorded90,173 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 YJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 90,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 76,960 miles

BOTH FRONT INDICATOR BULBS FADING

N/S MIRROR GLASS LOOSE

N/S WING REPEATER BULB FADING

Fail 13 Dec 2024 76,959 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing 1x wheel nut missing n/s/f (5.2.1 (a) (i))

BOTH FRONT INDICATOR BULBS FADING

N/S MIRROR GLASS LOOSE

N/S WING REPEATER BULB FADING

Pass 22 Dec 2023 64,186 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 64,177 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 60,196 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake showing slightly lower effort.,

Rear brake pads low.

Fail 31 Oct 2022 60,196 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake showing slightly lower effort.,

Rear brake pads low.

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 52,321 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2021 52,321 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2020 44,563 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 44,563 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 43,679 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 43,668 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 43,668 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 41,601 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip less than 10mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre perished.

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

Pass 14 Jun 2017 37,307 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 32,311 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 26,227 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2015 25,137 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 25,137 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FT12 YJU is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FT12 YJU, 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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FT12 YJU is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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