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NJ12 OTZ

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,308 mi
Last recorded50,308 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 OTZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 50,308 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 50,307 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 46,611 miles

Front Pads Low + Nsf Roll Bar Link Has Slight Play +Slight Brake Judder + Rear Heat Shield Insecure

Nsf Upper Top Mount Has Slight Play

Osr Number Plate bulb Inop+ Osf Shock Absorber Slight misting

Pass 28 Aug 2020 39,419 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 39,419 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear 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 5 Sep 2019 34,519 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 34,519 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 29,571 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 29,534 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 23,557 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2016 18,131 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 11,578 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 11,056 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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NJ12 OTZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NJ12 OTZ, 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 NJ12 OTZ registered?

NJ12 OTZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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