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W5 TAU

2012 Vauxhall Antara

White Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,034 mi
Last recorded90,034 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 TAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 90,034 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE SHOWING GENERAL SIGNS OF CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 80,014 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE/SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SHOWING GENERAL SIGNS OF CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 69,616 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 62,781 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 58,304 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 53,072 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 50,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 50,769 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 44,480 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 35,682 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 26,878 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 19,287 miles

rear wiper torn

Pass 2 Apr 2015 10,659 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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W5 TAU is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in White 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 W5 TAU, 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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W5 TAU is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 28 August 2012.

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