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LG62 KNJ

2012 Vauxhall Antara

White Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,777 mi
Last recorded108,777 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 KNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 108,777 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 Sep 2024 101,035 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery not secure (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush cracked and perished and has separation from centre bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at join to calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe at join with flexi rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring mount ( wishbone) rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at join to calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring mount ( wishbone) rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 101,034 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe broken at front of flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe broken at front of flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative not working (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater incorrect colour more white than amber (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative not working and piece missing (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater incorrect colour more white than amber (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper not effectively clearing screen (smearing) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery not secure (4.13 (a) (i))

Central exhaust support broken and leaking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush cracked and perished and has separation from centre bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at join to calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe at join with flexi rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring mount ( wishbone) rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at join to calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring mount ( wishbone) rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust supports and ALL joins are very rusty and supports only hanging by a thread of metal

Pass 20 Sep 2023 90,461 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective support arm broken --corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush slightly worn and has slight separation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear lower spring platforms have surface corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2022 80,035 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 80,034 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 74,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 74,359 miles

Brake performance not tested due too brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear(marked in chalk ) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 67,348 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component base of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 67,346 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component base of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 57,980 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 47,475 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 47,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 33,906 miles

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)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 33,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 22,553 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 22,552 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 19,195 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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LG62 KNJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in White with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LG62 KNJ, 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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LG62 KNJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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