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MW12 KAU

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,207 mi
Last recorded102,207 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 KAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 102,207 miles

Front lower arm corroded both side

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear lower arm corroded both side

general corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2025 99,026 miles

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

General under body corrosion

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

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

Washer jets need adjustment

Pass 18 Jan 2024 94,446 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 86,015 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 85,993 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 78,252 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 78,252 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 72,475 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 64,282 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 55,328 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 44,844 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 37,513 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 37,513 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 27,652 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 27,535 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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MW12 KAU is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Silver 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 MW12 KAU, 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 MW12 KAU registered?

MW12 KAU is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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