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SM61 VLD

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,003 mi
Last recorded109,003 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 VLD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 109,003 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2023 109,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2023 108,987 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2023 108,968 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2022 100,790 miles

advice hand brake on the limit

advice on further look at hand brake both sides

advice on slight play at o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 1 Feb 2022 100,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

advice hand brake on the limit

advice on further look at hand brake both sides

advice on slight play at o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 1 Mar 2021 92,997 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 82,269 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides- Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 67,006 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 55,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracked but not yet to cord

Offside Front brake disc backplate badly corroded

engine cover and undertray fitted

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2017 44,637 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jan 2016 34,674 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 26,794 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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SM61 VLD is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SM61 VLD, 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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SM61 VLD is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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