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SY12 AVU

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

121,633 mi
Last recorded121,633 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 AVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 121,633 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 109,238 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 95,779 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring saddles both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 95,777 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and a nail (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring saddles both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 80,297 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 76,799 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 72,520 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 72,067 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 68,309 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 63,148 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 56,091 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 45,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 34,997 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 May 2015 25,177 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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SY12 AVU is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY12 AVU, 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 SY12 AVU registered?

SY12 AVU is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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