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MV12 TLZ

2012 Vauxhall Antara

White Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

178,926 mi
Last recorded178,926 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 TLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 178,926 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 178,112 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 170,974 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2024 170,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 159,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2023 159,064 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 132,390 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2022 132,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 112,803 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear- at rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 11 May 2021 112,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear- at rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 96,607 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms- rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 78,872 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 56,088 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms- rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2017 33,806 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 32,737 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 30,260 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2015 30,260 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2014 27,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf and nsf tyres wearing on edges

Fail 18 Dec 2014 27,610 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf and nsf tyres wearing on edges

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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MV12 TLZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in White with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MV12 TLZ, 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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MV12 TLZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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