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VN12 GJK

2012 Vauxhall Antara

White Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,446 mi
Last recorded123,446 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 GJK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 123,446 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES WEARING CLOSE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 116,751 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 108,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 102,802 miles

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

Offside Rear low on air and badly worn on outside edge

Fail 30 Apr 2022 102,678 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear low on air and badly worn on outside edge

Pass 24 Apr 2021 98,480 miles

nail in offside rear tyre and low on air

Fail 21 Apr 2021 98,420 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

nail in offside rear tyre and low on air

Pass 27 Jan 2020 92,451 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 27 Jan 2020 92,451 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2019 86,075 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 86,075 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 74,442 miles

Offside Front TYRE DEVOID OF TREAD OUTER EDGE

Pass 28 Mar 2017 57,006 miles

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

Under trays obscuring some components

Wiper blade rubber splitting - nearside

Fail 25 Mar 2017 56,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 39,643 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 39,633 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 39,633 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres unevenly worn and close to wear limit. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 39,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm p235/55r18 xl reinforced (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front offside and nearside brake discs slightly worn /lipped

Front oil around engine and gearbox

Rear offside and nearside brake discs slightly worn/lipped

Rear wiper blade badly worn

Pass 7 Jan 2015 32,192 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 32,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VN12 GJK is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in White with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VN12 GJK, 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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VN12 GJK is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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