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SW12 GJG

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,720 mi
Last recorded119,720 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 GJG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 119,720 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All lower arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 116,565 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Outer handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Inner handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 116,542 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Both sides marked yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Outer handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Inner handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 111,477 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 108,683 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 108,683 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 95,164 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes greased near to the joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50x19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 94,929 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 85,040 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 80,282 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 65,309 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 51,760 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 51,760 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 37,078 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 21,367 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 19,547 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 19,547 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 GJG is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc 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 SW12 GJG, 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 SW12 GJG registered?

SW12 GJG is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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