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WP62 DCU

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,746 mi
Last recorded74,746 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP62 DCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 74,746 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 74,746 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 69,084 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 69,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 64,587 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 60,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 56,337 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

near side door liver slightly damage

Fail 16 Jul 2022 56,313 miles

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

near side door liver slightly damage

Pass 17 Jul 2021 53,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 46,669 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 46,669 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 42,827 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Steering knock on full lock to the left.

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

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test SATNAV inside Zone A (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner edge of tread section. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From steering rack and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 42,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On the inner edge of the tread section. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Steering knock on full lock to the left.

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

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test SATNAV inside Zone A (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner edge of tread section. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From steering rack and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 40,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 36,661 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 31,282 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 17,686 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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WP62 DCU is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WP62 DCU, 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 WP62 DCU registered?

WP62 DCU is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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