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YC12 VVL

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,137 mi
Last recorded86,137 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 VVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2026 86,137 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system On top fuel tank area (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 79,756 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 73,865 miles

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

Slight corrosion to sub frames and all suspension components

Pass 12 Aug 2023 68,799 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 63,600 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 57,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 57,689 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 52,476 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 52,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear cut but not to cords

Pass 22 May 2019 46,112 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 40,008 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 34,723 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 28,700 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2015 23,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YC12 VVL 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 78.6%.

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 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 YC12 VVL, 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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YC12 VVL is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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