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TJZ 5297

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,887 mi
Last recorded132,887 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJZ 5297
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 132,887 miles

n/s number plate light not working

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2023 119,376 miles

both front lower arm rear most bush worn to limit

both rear coil springs corroded

engine damp- oil leak

front and rear pads on limit- change soon

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

o/s/r shocker minor leak

rear discs corroded

rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2023 119,230 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 107,315 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust silencer corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

coolant level low

engine oil sign flashes

power streeing fluid low

Fail 8 Mar 2022 107,258 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust silencer corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

coolant level low

engine oil sign flashes

power streeing fluid low

Pass 10 Mar 2021 95,259 miles

Exhaust corrosion on joint.

Front Both front tyres low on tread.

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r close to metal. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 95,259 miles

Exhaust corrosion on joint.

Front Both front tyres low on tread.

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r close to metal. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 83,328 miles

engine damp

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 4 Mar 2019 72,861 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 9 Feb 2018 64,427 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 62,718 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 60,034 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 54,629 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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TJZ 5297 is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TJZ 5297, 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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TJZ 5297 is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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