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YX12 TXC

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

96,187 mi
Last recorded96,187 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 TXC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2025 96,187 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 91,729 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 91,700 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded F/TO/R (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded F/TO/R (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 89,086 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 82,667 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 76,435 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 76,435 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 75,173 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 66,509 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 66,508 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 52,692 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside front and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 47,141 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 47,139 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres are a diferent ratio to rears

Pass 21 Mar 2016 38,798 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 38,797 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing front bolt sheared [bolt head missing} (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 28,774 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 28,774 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear wiper blade torn

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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YX12 TXC is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YX12 TXC, 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 YX12 TXC registered?

YX12 TXC is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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