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WJ12 OZS

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 2405cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,321 mi
Last recorded84,321 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 OZS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,405cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 84,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 76,549 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 76,221 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 68,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 61,815 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 61,800 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 56,142 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 56,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 47,618 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 47,615 miles

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 42,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box and hangers corroded.

Fail 8 May 2019 42,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box and hangers corroded.

Pass 6 Apr 2018 38,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust and mounts corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2017 33,398 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 28,583 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 24,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns/f tyre close to limit

os/f tyre close to limit 235/65r17

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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WJ12 OZS is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 2,405cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WJ12 OZS, 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 WJ12 OZS registered?

WJ12 OZS is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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