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SW12 XXC

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

98,239 mi
Last recorded98,239 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 XXC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 98,239 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Middle Pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 98,230 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Middle Pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer Hanger Split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 94,090 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 94,089 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 89,905 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 89,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 86,180 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2021 85,040 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2021 85,040 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 85,005 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 77,774 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 68,830 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 61,376 miles

Oil leak engine,sligth

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fronts (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts,sholder ware (4.1.E.1)

tiny chips markes on windscreen

Fail 11 Jan 2018 61,376 miles

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

Oil leak engine,sligth

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fronts (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts,sholder ware (4.1.E.1)

tiny chips markes on windscreen

Pass 24 Jan 2017 53,472 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 53,472 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 47,900 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 47,900 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 38,249 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 38,249 miles

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

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

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 XXC is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 XXC, 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 XXC registered?

SW12 XXC is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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