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MT62 MXL

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,465 mi
Last recorded89,465 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 MXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 89,465 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 89,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 84,959 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 79,260 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 72,168 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 65,284 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 65,264 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 64,287 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leaks

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 56,869 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 47,687 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 47,564 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 43,274 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer TYRE WALL POOR

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 38,341 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 31,947 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 30,967 miles

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

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside rear lamp danaged

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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MT62 MXL is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MT62 MXL, 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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MT62 MXL is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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