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VU62 PUF

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,523 mi
Last recorded76,523 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 PUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 76,523 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 72,926 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 59,044 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 53,596 miles

Front Lower Lower swing arms front rear bushes on both arms cracked but no excessive movement at time of test,

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 46,653 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 40,562 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 40,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 30,536 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front struts slight dampness oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2016 30,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front struts slight dampness oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2016 30,480 miles

Nearside Rear 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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VU62 PUF is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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