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YJ12 BDF

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,982 mi
Last recorded121,982 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 BDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 121,982 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 121,943 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo charger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 117,725 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 117,723 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking badly inner/outer edges of tyres both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 112,542 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 108,879 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 108,670 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 108,520 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 108,520 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 101,969 miles

Front power steering fluid all over engine

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 86,516 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 65,742 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 65,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

engine management light on

Pass 23 Apr 2015 46,714 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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YJ12 BDF is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YJ12 BDF, 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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YJ12 BDF is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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