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MK12 BUF

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,142 mi
Last recorded65,142 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 BUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 65,142 miles

Adv surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and components.........

Fail 3 Nov 2021 65,142 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Insecure......... (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Very low effort......... (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Lamp inop....... (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached Both front lower ball joints nuts not pinned (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Adv surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and components.........

Pass 6 Mar 2020 64,474 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 58,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspect wheel bearing faulty heard on road test unable to spin wheels due to 4x4 mechanism

Fail 4 Mar 2019 58,839 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspect wheel bearing faulty heard on road test unable to spin wheels due to 4x4 mechanism

Pass 8 Mar 2018 47,452 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers underneath not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Mar 2018 47,452 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers underneath not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Feb 2017 38,345 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 29,777 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 23,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MK12 BUF is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MK12 BUF, 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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MK12 BUF is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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