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JJ53 PER

2012 Vauxhall Antara

White Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,008 mi
Last recorded81,008 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ53 PER
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 81,008 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Undersurface, subframes, components (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 81,008 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Undersurface, subframes, components (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 72,256 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 70,296 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 70,296 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 62,933 miles

covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2021 60,888 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 60,888 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 58,286 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 50,815 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 43,364 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 43,362 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 36,095 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 30,381 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 26,732 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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JJ53 PER is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in White with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JJ53 PER, 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 JJ53 PER registered?

JJ53 PER is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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