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MD62 PLU

2012 Vauxhall Antara

White Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,994 mi
Last recorded95,994 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD62 PLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 95,994 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 95,990 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2024 92,640 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 92,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 88,163 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 88,092 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 82,089 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 75,214 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 66,833 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 66,833 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 63,055 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 63,055 miles

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 57,030 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 49,962 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 44,043 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2015 44,043 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MD62 PLU is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in White with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MD62 PLU, 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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MD62 PLU is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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