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VU62 PTZ

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,877 mi
Last recorded81,877 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 PTZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 81,877 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 78,478 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high level (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 78,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high level (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 73,981 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 69,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 69,194 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 59,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 49,327 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 49,325 miles

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 39,901 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 29,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 29,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 20,570 miles

child seat fitted

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Fail 28 Aug 2015 20,570 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted

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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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VU62 PTZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VU62 PTZ, 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 VU62 PTZ registered?

VU62 PTZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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