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W9 ESC

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,018 mi
Last recorded135,018 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW9 ESC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 135,018 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 133,143 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 30 Nov 2024 133,142 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 128,880 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Mount on middle silencer not fitted (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front to rear propshaft missing

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 128,861 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit of 0.50, mean coefficient result of 1.59. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Mount on middle silencer not fitted (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front to rear propshaft missing

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 123,227 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 114,463 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 104,886 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 89,975 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated small amount of movement in coupling (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 89,975 miles

Fuel pipe insecure filler neck clip rusted through (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated small amount of movement in coupling (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 73,566 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 58,468 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 39,135 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 39,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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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W9 ESC is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W9 ESC, 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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W9 ESC is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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