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RJ62 LXL

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,879 mi
Last recorded155,879 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ62 LXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 155,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting away from the housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever going into rear brake disc is sticking when the brake is released but not causing any binding

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump gasket area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting away from the housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever going into rear brake disc is sticking when the brake is released but not causing any binding

Pass 5 Mar 2025 149,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting away from the housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever going into rear brake disc is sticking when the brake is released but not causing any binding

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump gasket area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever going into rear brake disc is sticking when the brake is released but not causing any binding

Pass 27 Feb 2024 141,744 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump gasket area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 141,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump gasket area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 135,224 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine ???? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 123,051 miles

Engine oil leak, contaminating rubber components now.

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 106,344 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak from offside of engine-residue making it difficult to locate source-monitor.Contamination of auxiallary drivebelt/hoses & some steering components.

Fail 1 Mar 2021 106,344 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak from offside of engine-residue making it difficult to locate source-monitor.Contamination of auxiallary drivebelt/hoses & some steering components.

Pass 27 Feb 2020 98,117 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 98,117 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 81,996 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 68,401 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 68,401 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid too high (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 43,806 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 23,852 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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RJ62 LXL is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJ62 LXL, 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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RJ62 LXL is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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