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VA61 CAU

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

57,918 mi
Last recorded57,918 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA61 CAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 57,918 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 56,253 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 53,321 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 50,931 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 48,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 45,463 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust flange and hanger corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2019 43,264 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 38,866 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 34,108 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 34,108 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 29,215 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake pads wearing

Pass 11 Nov 2015 22,563 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 16,658 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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VA61 CAU is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VA61 CAU, 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 VA61 CAU registered?

VA61 CAU is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 13 February 2012.

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