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PHZ 5966

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Yellow Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

87,053 mi
Last recorded87,053 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHZ 5966
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 87,053 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 87,053 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 84,281 miles

general under side corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2024 84,279 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general under side corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2023 81,158 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 81,157 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre under inflated

Pass 14 Sep 2022 77,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 77,796 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 75,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/35R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 72,872 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 70,286 miles

N/S Rear light unit cracked but not adversely affecting light output @ time of the Mot.

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 59,877 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 59,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 40,134 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 40,133 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 26,923 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 26,923 miles

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

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

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 5966 is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Yellow with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PHZ 5966, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PHZ 5966 registered?

PHZ 5966 is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is PHZ 5966 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHZ 5966 shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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