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SO12 VOV

2012 Vauxhall Antara

White Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

70,924 mi
Last recorded70,924 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 VOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 70,924 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 66,793 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 66,793 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 66,704 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 62,419 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 62,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Pass 11 May 2023 61,893 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inside edge

both rear trailing arms are corroded but not weakend

exhaust is corroded

rear subframe is corroded

Fail 5 May 2023 61,886 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres are worn on the inside edge

both rear trailing arms are corroded but not weakend

exhaust is corroded

rear subframe is corroded

Pass 10 May 2022 57,025 miles

Exhaust corroded in places

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear bush both sides perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear, stone cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2022 57,025 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure Rear hangers broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both lights (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded in places

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear bush both sides perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear, stone cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 50,579 miles

Exhaust backbox heatshield slightly loose

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm, rear bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog light damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wiper blades smearing screen slightly

Fail 4 May 2021 50,579 miles

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

Exhaust backbox heatshield slightly loose

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm, rear bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Fog light damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Wiper blades smearing screen slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2020 48,128 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 6 Mar 2020 48,128 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 42,116 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 42,116 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 34,698 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2017 31,789 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 24,773 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 19,123 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 16,189 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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SO12 VOV is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in White with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SO12 VOV, 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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SO12 VOV is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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