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SD12 FDJ

2012 Vauxhall Antara

White Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,968 mi
Last recorded106,968 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 FDJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 106,968 miles

All rear suspension bushes deteriorated & worn, no excessive movement

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack damp

Fail 22 Jul 2026 106,958 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

All rear suspension bushes deteriorated & worn, no excessive movement

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack damp

Pass 21 Jul 2025 101,124 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Crossmember corroded

Knock from steering rack

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower hub bush (5.3.4 (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 Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower hub 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))

Oil leak around engine

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

Rear Crossmember corroded

Sill trims fitted

Steering rack damp

Fail 1 Jul 2025 101,094 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TOWARD FRONT PITTED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS BADLY CRACKED 235/65/17

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY IN PLACES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

TRAYS / COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

VARIOUS OTHER SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED SOME HEAVILY

Pass 24 Jul 2024 95,812 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 87,995 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 87,947 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rear section of front to rear brake corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2022 79,428 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 79,384 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 too high readings (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached lower pin broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached lower pin broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2021 70,604 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 67,062 miles

slight oil leak at engine

Pass 8 Apr 2019 62,849 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 56,604 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2017 51,809 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 45,020 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING NEAR LEGAL LIMIT

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 45,020 miles

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

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

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING NEAR LEGAL LIMIT

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 30,692 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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SD12 FDJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in White with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SD12 FDJ, 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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SD12 FDJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 9 April 2012.

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