CarVerify

Free Car Check

YC62 MHV

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 2231cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

108,440 mi
Last recorded108,440 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 MHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 108,440 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 108,417 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play also loose against locking nut (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 55 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 25 Mar 2024 103,906 miles

exhaust joint to rear box corroded and hangers corroded

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside and offside rear brake discs worn and corroded/pitted and brake pads worn low

nearside rear tyre worn un even on inner edge and slightly out of shape

offside rear outer seat belt slightly slow to retract

oil leak on engine

rear sub frame and rear lower suspension arms corroded

vin plate sticker slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2024 103,898 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside and offside rear brake discs worn and corroded/pitted and brake pads worn low

nearside rear tyre worn un even on inner edge and slightly out of shape

offside rear outer seat belt slightly slow to retract

oil leak on engine

rear sub frame corroded and both rear lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2022 95,981 miles

exhaust joint to rear box corroded

nearside and offside front lower wish bone rear bushes slightly worn and slight play

offside rear tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

Fail 26 Aug 2022 95,981 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

exhaust joint to rear box corroded

nearside and offside front lower wish bone rear bushes slightly worn and slight play

offside rear tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Aug 2021 86,770 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted restricting view of some components

Fail 17 Aug 2021 86,770 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted restricting view of some components

Pass 21 Aug 2020 77,112 miles

nearside and offside front wish bone rear bushes perished and slight play

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Aug 2020 76,959 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front wish bone rear bushes perished and slight play

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2019 65,768 miles

front brake pads low and brake discs lipped

n/s and o/s/f bottom wishbone rear bushes splitting not excessive movement

n/s/f tyre worn just within legal limits

rear brake pads worn low and discs low

Pass 2 Jun 2018 56,436 miles

n/s and o/s/f bottom wishbone rear bushes starting to split

rear pads low

Fail 1 Jun 2018 56,436 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall split badly around circumferance (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/s and o/s/f bottom wishbone rear bushes starting to split

rear pads low

Pass 12 Dec 2016 41,476 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 30,506 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 30,506 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full Vauxhall Antara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YC62 MHV is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YC62 MHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YC62 MHV?

You can check the full history of YC62 MHV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YC62 MHV registered?

YC62 MHV is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 10 December 2012.

Is YC62 MHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 MHV shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC62 MHV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YC62 MHV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.