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SH61 VCJ

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,060 mi
Last recorded114,060 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 VCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 114,060 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))

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2022 114,060 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))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 109,001 miles

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

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

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 12 Dec 2019 102,382 miles

front discs pitted

slight oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2019 102,382 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front discs pitted

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2018 91,249 miles

Offside Rear tyre splitting in tread

Fail 4 Dec 2018 91,246 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre splitting in tread

Pass 7 Dec 2017 82,995 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 82,991 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 73,275 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 57,442 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 43,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 43,689 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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SH61 VCJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SH61 VCJ, 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 SH61 VCJ registered?

SH61 VCJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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