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PN62 FXA

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,047 mi
Last recorded99,047 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 99,047 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 92,316 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2024 92,316 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2023 84,869 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 84,869 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 78,897 miles

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

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

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

hand brake does NOT hold the vehicle rolling 'backwards' even on an slight gradient

Fail 6 Jul 2022 78,897 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

hand brake does NOT hold the vehicle rolling 'backwards' even on an slight gradient

Pass 22 Jun 2021 73,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 68,527 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 68,527 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 63,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 63,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 54,036 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 42,459 miles

battery loose

Pass 20 Sep 2016 33,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 33,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 24,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

center brake light not working

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 FXA is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FXA, 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 FXA registered?

PN62 FXA is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is PN62 FXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN62 FXA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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