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SW62 DFP

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,591 mi
Last recorded100,591 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 DFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 100,591 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 100,591 miles

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

Coolant low on Pre Check

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrectly fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 90,200 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 90,198 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 80,692 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 78,032 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 73,153 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 70,051 miles

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

rear brake pads getting low

slight oil leaks engine and rear diff/axle

Pass 20 Nov 2018 65,467 miles

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

general oil leaks gearbox/diff/engine

n/s/f headlamp bracket broken

Fail 20 Nov 2018 65,467 miles

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

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

general oil leaks gearbox/diff/engine

n/s/f headlamp bracket broken

Pass 21 Nov 2017 61,276 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 56,021 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 49,789 miles

Rear both tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 11 Sep 2015 46,633 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear child seat fitted cant fully check seat belt

exhaust tail box heat shield insecure

front brake pads 90% worn

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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SW62 DFP is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SW62 DFP, 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 SW62 DFP registered?

SW62 DFP is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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The MOT history for SW62 DFP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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