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NU12 GXN

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,181 mi
Last recorded107,181 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 GXN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 107,181 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported brake pipes front to back along ns rubbing against each other in various places (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported to inner wing clip (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wing sound proofing insecure

Rear Coil spring corroded both coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 107,089 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both nsr and osr metal pipes corroded where they go into flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both nsr and osr corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported to inner wing clip (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front inner wing sound proofing insecure

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both drop links bushes split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 103,602 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 103,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 100,256 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 99,339 miles

Nearside Front brake hose slightly loose

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2021 97,266 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 95,113 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated does not stay on when applied (1.1.6 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 87,501 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 77,371 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 77,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 65,693 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 57,410 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 51,798 miles

Engine covers fitted

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 44,905 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 37,134 miles

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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NU12 GXN is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NU12 GXN, 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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NU12 GXN is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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