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SP12 VAM

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Silver Petrol 2405cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,533 mi
Last recorded77,533 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 VAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,405cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 77,533 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 72,113 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside & offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & offside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tyre deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + valve stem deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tyre deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + valve stem deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 70,906 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 May 2024 70,906 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 66,942 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 61,834 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 56,393 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 51,155 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 47,340 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 41,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 31 May 2017 37,155 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 37,155 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2016 30,683 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 23,234 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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SP12 VAM is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Silver with a 2,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SP12 VAM, 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 SP12 VAM registered?

SP12 VAM is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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