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SM12 TZG

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,625 mi
Last recorded102,625 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 TZG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 102,625 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))

very bad oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2024 97,595 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 87,579 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 87,578 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 81,072 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 76,421 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 66,213 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 57,234 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 25 Oct 2018 46,509 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 46,509 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 44,594 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 38,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE CRACKING/PERISHING (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread BORDERLINE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 37,374 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn bold on inside edge 235/55/18 H

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inside edge 235/55/18 H

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

Offside Front tyre worn bold on inside edge 235/55/18 H

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inside edge 235/55/18 H

Fail 13 Apr 2016 37,374 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn bold on inside edge 235/55/18 H

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inside edge 235/55/18 H

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn bold on inside edge 235/55/18 H

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inside edge 235/55/18 H

Pass 13 Apr 2015 28,305 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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SM12 TZG is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM12 TZG, 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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SM12 TZG is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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