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NL12 UZK

2012 Vauxhall Antara

White Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,840 mi
Last recorded85,840 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 UZK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 85,840 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Feb 2026 85,837 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jan 2025 81,306 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 81,306 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 79,319 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 79,319 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 77,558 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 77,558 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 73,793 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underbody sealant applied

Pass 18 Jun 2021 72,255 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from interior mirror ()

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 66,850 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 61,116 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Jun 2019 61,116 miles

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

Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to rear pipes (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

advise NOT to drive vehicle as brake pipes in really bad state

Pass 14 Jun 2018 54,108 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 54,098 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 29 Mar 2017 45,175 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 29 Mar 2017 45,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Mar 2016 36,684 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 36,671 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 27,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 UZK is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in White with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UZK, 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 NL12 UZK registered?

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

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