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TJZ 8948

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,302 mi
Last recorded126,302 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJZ 8948
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 126,302 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 122,442 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 107,135 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 107,132 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2023 96,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 85,050 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 81,090 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 81,090 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 72,955 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 70,857 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 59,997 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 59,997 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 49,778 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 36,551 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 36,551 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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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TJZ 8948 is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 8948, 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 TJZ 8948 registered?

TJZ 8948 is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 20 August 2012.

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