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MC55 AXO

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests38 (28 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,869 mi
Last recorded78,869 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC55 AXO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

28 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 78,869 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 78,869 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Aug 2025 147,198 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Anti roll bar mounting point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Corroded around the rear subframe mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Corroded around subframe mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2024 73,410 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 73,410 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 142,939 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 67,424 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 137,727 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 63,369 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 63,369 miles

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

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 130,331 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 54,640 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 124,168 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 53,595 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 53,595 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick FRONT AND REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2020 119,702 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Full exhaust system getting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 52,701 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 116,342 miles

exhaust systemcorroded

Pass 9 Nov 2018 42,276 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper blade slightly split but still clearing screen effectively

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 111,788 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 111,788 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 33,860 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 107,336 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 24,958 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 100,373 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 100,371 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 17,695 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 17,695 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

heavy oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Sep 2015 92,229 miles

Nearside Rear cracking on otter wall

Offside Rear cracking on otter wall

Fail 16 Sep 2015 92,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear cracking on otter wall

Offside Rear cracking on otter wall

Pass 4 Feb 2015 87,522 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 79,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 79,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 61,083 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 54,671 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 47,542 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 38,954 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 27,591 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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MC55 AXO is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MC55 AXO, 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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MC55 AXO is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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