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GL12 XJE

2012 Vauxhall Antara

White Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,885 mi
Last recorded132,885 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 XJE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 132,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 132,885 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 116,041 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 113,619 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 113,619 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))

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 16 Nov 2023 102,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on front to rear axles

Pass 4 Jan 2023 100,564 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

front exhaust mounting corroded through

n/s/f tyre tread depth beginning to get low,3.5mm

Fail 29 Dec 2022 100,564 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

front exhaust mounting corroded through

n/s/f tyre tread depth beginning to get low,3.5mm

Pass 18 Oct 2021 96,133 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 92,235 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2019 88,090 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 88,022 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 84,742 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 84,739 miles

All position lamps not working front (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 83,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 70,950 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre split and perished (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre split and perished (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorated at joins

Pass 26 Jul 2016 55,753 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 40,038 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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GL12 XJE is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in White with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GL12 XJE, 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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GL12 XJE is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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