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PN62 BFX

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,599 mi
Last recorded117,599 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN62 BFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 117,599 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 111,554 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 111,553 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 103,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn, perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn, perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 99,597 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 99,575 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 94,954 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 86,644 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 86,643 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2020 78,295 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 78,295 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 68,125 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 68,125 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 63,802 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 63,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 53,888 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 42,117 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2016 40,227 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 35,490 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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PN62 BFX is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PN62 BFX, 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 PN62 BFX registered?

PN62 BFX is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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