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SC12 SHV

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,430 mi
Last recorded132,430 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 SHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 132,430 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 132,424 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front wipers out line

Pass 4 Dec 2024 122,892 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2023 109,973 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 97,360 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 90,570 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 90,570 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 83,273 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 83,273 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 77,579 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 77,579 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 67,434 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 67,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 54,571 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 54,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 43,294 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 43,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 23,296 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 20,901 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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SC12 SHV is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SC12 SHV, 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 SC12 SHV registered?

SC12 SHV is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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