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RJ61 NME

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Black Petrol 2405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,911 mi
Last recorded125,911 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 NME
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,405cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 125,911 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Underbody and suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2026 125,887 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to exhaust, some suspension components and subframes

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

One centre exhaust mount corroded adrift

Pass 31 Jan 2025 116,900 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 116,900 miles

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

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 112,179 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 112,179 miles

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

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 106,602 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 106,584 miles

Emissions not tested due to eml (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights put to 0 ()

all rear exhaust hangers either broken or corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2022 99,561 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 96,984 miles

Rear exhaust system corroded.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 96,984 miles

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

Rear exhaust system corroded.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 91,023 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 84,343 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 79,021 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 69,025 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 59,176 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 43,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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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RJ61 NME is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 2,405cc petrol 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 RJ61 NME, 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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RJ61 NME is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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