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YP62 YVK

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,232 mi
Last recorded119,232 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 YVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 119,232 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 119,231 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 112,479 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 112,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 104,338 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on inner edge and cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 104,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on inner edge and cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 97,173 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 97,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 92,029 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 89,972 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 86,096 miles

Exhaust corroded but not blowing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 75,620 miles

Engine cover fitted covering items

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

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

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

Under tray fitted covering items

Rear Rear heat shield loose causing noise. Requires securing

Fail 7 Jan 2019 75,620 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine cover fitted covering items

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

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

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

Under tray fitted covering items

Rear Rear heat shield loose causing noise. Requires securing

Pass 9 Jan 2018 65,559 miles

All 4 tyres worn to 3mm, offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak From around engine sump ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 65,559 miles

All 4 tyres worn to 3mm, offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak From around engine sump ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 54,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jan 2017 54,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 46,587 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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YP62 YVK is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YP62 YVK, 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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YP62 YVK is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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