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WJ12 ZXS

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,365 mi
Last recorded86,365 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 ZXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2026 86,365 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Hub to lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion to underbody

Intercooler pipe loose and also leaking

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Roll bar fouling bodywork trim

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ADVISE REPLACE. Causing noise (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ADVISE REPLACE (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub to lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Stabiliser bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ADVISE REPLACE. Causing noise (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ADVISE REPLACE (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Stabiliser bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 77,360 miles

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

radiator leaking

Fail 9 Jul 2025 77,357 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

radiator leaking

Pass 23 Jul 2024 69,033 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 63,509 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 55,687 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 46,780 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 39,310 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 37,845 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 33,479 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 33,479 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 28,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 28,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 22,309 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 22,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 13,910 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 13,910 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 11,850 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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WJ12 ZXS is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZXS, 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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WJ12 ZXS is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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