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NL12 TSY

2012 Vauxhall Antara

White Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

112,002 mi
Last recorded112,002 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 TSY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 112,002 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 112,002 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 100,671 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 100,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 91,427 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Hanging brackets broken on intermediate silencer but system still adequately supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing.

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from inboard driveshaft seal on rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge of tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 80,105 miles

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

clutch pedal anti slip device missing.

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2022 80,105 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

clutch pedal anti slip device missing.

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2021 67,965 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 67,957 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower suspension arms corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 66,097 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 66,096 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 59,212 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2019 59,212 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 52,352 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2018 52,352 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leaking from fuel lines under car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 45,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 37,661 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 37,661 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 28,747 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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NL12 TSY is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in White with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NL12 TSY, 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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NL12 TSY is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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