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VK12 AWN

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,790 mi
Last recorded88,790 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 AWN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 88,790 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

steering malfunction lamp on dash, hydraulic system working ok

Fail 16 Jan 2026 88,767 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

steering malfunction lamp on dash, hydraulic system working ok

Pass 11 Jan 2025 81,874 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 75,420 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside 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))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 75,336 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside 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))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 69,300 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower inner back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 69,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower inner back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 62,822 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 58,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated air added to carry out test (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 58,176 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wiper blades park in centre of screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated air added to carry out test (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 54,054 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 51,041 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 51,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2018 49,901 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 41,793 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 32,410 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2015 25,037 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 25,037 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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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VK12 AWN is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK12 AWN, 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 VK12 AWN registered?

VK12 AWN is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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