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NJ12 VHC

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,430 mi
Last recorded104,430 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 VHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 104,430 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 104,430 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2025 102,919 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 102,919 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 101,382 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 100,159 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 97,905 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2021 93,371 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 85,379 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 27 Oct 2018 74,010 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 73,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2017 62,317 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 46,866 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 40,868 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 40,868 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 33,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

age and kerb related cracks in both offside front and rear tyres

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 VHC is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NJ12 VHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ12 VHC registered?

NJ12 VHC is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is NJ12 VHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ12 VHC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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