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SW12 CZA

2012 Vauxhall Antara

White Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,206 mi
Last recorded108,206 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 CZA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 108,206 miles

Both sub frames and suspension corroded

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 108,180 miles

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

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Both sub frames and suspension corroded

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 106,632 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 104,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc scored inside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn on outer edge. 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc pitted inside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tail light slightly loose.

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 93,684 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 93,684 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 88,087 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 88,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 84,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear tyre close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak at back off engine

Fail 7 Oct 2020 84,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear tyre close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

radiator is leaking coolant

slight oil leak at back off engine

Pass 30 Sep 2019 78,154 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 78,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 71,688 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 69,368 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 60,623 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 60,623 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 50,391 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 38,907 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

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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SW12 CZA is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in White with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SW12 CZA, 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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SW12 CZA is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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