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RF12 XTS

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,894 mi
Last recorded125,894 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 XTS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 125,894 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS and NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

NS mirror body damaged

Side repeater slightly discoloured both repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 125,893 miles

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

Prop shaft bearing likely to break up transfer box bearing (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside mirror body damaged

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake service/adjustment required (nearside efficiency lower)

Pass 23 Jan 2025 111,707 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 97,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 97,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 88,036 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 81,078 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 81,078 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 77,896 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 67,249 miles

engine sump damp with oil

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))

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

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Fail 27 Jun 2019 67,249 miles

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))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily worn no tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm no tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 27 Jun 2018 56,840 miles

Both front tyres wearing bold on inside edge + perished

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

O/S/R tyre perished

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 48,595 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slightly perished

rear exhaust slightly corroded on joint

Pass 22 Jun 2016 38,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover & under-tray fitted

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer sidewall

Fail 22 Jun 2016 38,692 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover & under-tray fitted

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer sidewall

Pass 25 Jun 2015 27,754 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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RF12 XTS is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RF12 XTS, 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 RF12 XTS registered?

RF12 XTS is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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