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MK62 XAL

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,096 mi
Last recorded98,096 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 XAL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 98,096 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 98,092 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2024 89,865 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 89,863 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2024 82,329 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 74,125 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 66,446 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 57,057 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 50,490 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 45,770 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))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight corrosion on rear exhaust

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2017 39,343 miles

slight wear on front brake discs

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2016 28,543 miles

slight wear on front brake discs

under trays fitted

slight corrosion on exhaust centre and rear flanges

Fail 23 Aug 2016 28,543 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion on exhaust centre and rear flanges

slight wear on front brake discs

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 22,760 miles

Offside washer jet weak

Rear wiper rubber split

Fail 17 Sep 2015 22,760 miles

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

Offside washer jet weak

Rear wiper rubber split

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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MK62 XAL is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MK62 XAL, 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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What year was MK62 XAL registered?

MK62 XAL is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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