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PA53 MCD

2012 Vauxhall Antara

White Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,696 mi
Last recorded141,696 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA53 MCD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 141,696 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 122,089 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 118,213 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 118,213 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 112,854 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 111,843 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 100,717 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 100,343 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

osf tyre side wall worn

Pass 15 Oct 2020 94,244 miles

Central Front NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 94,221 miles

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

Central Front NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 85,051 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 71,956 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 59,899 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 59,899 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 54,571 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 45,854 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 36,581 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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PA53 MCD is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in White with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PA53 MCD, 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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PA53 MCD is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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