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MJ04 PUB

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,559 mi
Last recorded106,559 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 PUB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 106,559 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 106,558 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 103,136 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 97,476 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 97,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 88,217 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 88,173 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sudewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2021 78,938 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front mud cover loose!

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 72,727 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 66,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 66,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 56,256 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 56,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 40,626 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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MJ04 PUB is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MJ04 PUB, 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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MJ04 PUB is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 6 December 2012.

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