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PHZ 2427

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,472 mi
Last recorded128,472 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHZ 2427
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 128,472 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

general corrosion in places on under-body and components

Pass 16 Jan 2025 124,573 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

general corrosion in places on under-body and components

Fail 27 Dec 2024 124,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

handbrake just met limit 16%

Pass 14 Oct 2023 119,615 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner Tie Rod End Play. (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner Tie Rod End Play. (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 119,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner Tie Rod End Play. (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner Tie Rod End Play. (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 114,542 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 112,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 100,244 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 97,086 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 85,093 miles

Nearside Rear tyre centre tread worn near 1.6 mm legal limit/inner tread worn low/scuffed-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL

Fail 2 Feb 2018 85,093 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre centre tread worn near 1.6 mm legal limit/inner tread worn low/scuffed-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL

Pass 8 Feb 2017 69,396 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Fail 8 Feb 2017 69,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

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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PHZ 2427 is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PHZ 2427, 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 PHZ 2427 registered?

PHZ 2427 is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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