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SP62 XPJ

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,017 mi
Last recorded101,017 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 XPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 101,017 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 95,502 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 88,776 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2024 88,760 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 81,568 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 May 2023 81,568 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 76,112 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 69,777 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 69,777 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2020 64,116 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 56,197 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 48,057 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 44,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 44,078 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested due to high beam staying on (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam high beam staying on all the time (1.7.4a)

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

Dampness around fuel filters and the housing on nearside floorpan, no leaks at time of test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 33,801 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 33,800 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam image (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 24,696 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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SP62 XPJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SP62 XPJ, 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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SP62 XPJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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