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SD62 DHZ

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

119,512 mi
Last recorded119,512 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 DHZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2026 119,512 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Mounting bracket rusted through.

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 108,281 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2025 107,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2024 105,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 102,436 miles

Front 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))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 102,435 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front 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))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 96,866 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2021 91,013 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 87,492 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 87,492 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 72,469 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))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 72,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 56,881 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 39,503 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 39,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 38,691 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 38,691 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 38,628 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 27,549 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 27,549 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SD62 DHZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SD62 DHZ, 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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SD62 DHZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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