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SH12 LWD

2012 Vauxhall Antara

White Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,015 mi
Last recorded104,015 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 LWD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 104,015 miles

Rear rear seat covered not allowing inspection of rear seat belts

Pass 13 Jan 2025 95,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 88,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 88,644 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 83,025 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 74,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 74,198 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 74,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 67,115 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 59,476 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 59,409 miles

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 51,695 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 51,695 miles

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 44,309 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 40,462 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearly bald inside edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracked on outer sidewalls

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2015 34,510 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 31,080 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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SH12 LWD is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in White with a 2,231cc 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 SH12 LWD, 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 SH12 LWD registered?

SH12 LWD is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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