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MR08 OTH

2012 Vauxhall Antara

White Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,384 mi
Last recorded102,384 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR08 OTH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 102,384 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 102,370 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 98,984 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 95,028 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 90,995 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 90,980 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 85,115 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 85,087 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit MAXIMUM 0.50 ACTUAL 1.19 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 72,732 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 72,728 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 57,072 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2019 57,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 41,618 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 25,879 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 25,823 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 20,241 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 13,922 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres are worn bald on inner edges

nsr tyre cracking and has stepping effect on inner edge

osr tyre cracking

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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MR08 OTH is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in White with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MR08 OTH, 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 MR08 OTH registered?

MR08 OTH is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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