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VA51 ART

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,378 mi
Last recorded97,378 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 ART
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 97,378 miles

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

nearside front inner door handle broken

Fail 25 Nov 2025 97,331 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension locking device ineffective split pin missing (5.3.6 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension locking device ineffective split pin missing (5.3.6 (b))

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

nearside front inner door handle broken

Pass 28 Nov 2024 92,234 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil around auxiliary belt area and sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 89,753 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 87,055 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 84,510 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 84,509 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 81,806 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 81,806 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2019 81,391 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 81,226 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 70,826 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 25 Oct 2018 70,826 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 55,227 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 39,819 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 24,811 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 235/50x19 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroding

Fail 21 Oct 2015 24,811 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 235/50x19 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroding

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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VA51 ART is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VA51 ART, 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 VA51 ART registered?

VA51 ART is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is VA51 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA51 ART shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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