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AJ12 LSZ

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,281 mi
Last recorded94,281 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 LSZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 94,281 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 93,153 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 93,134 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.42% (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 91,340 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 91,316 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 81,540 miles

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

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

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

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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 81,538 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear by offside of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 81,411 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit the limit is 0.50and is average is1.99 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nut missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 79,928 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 71,452 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 71,452 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Disc worn and lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Center

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Disc worn and lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 63,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 56,517 miles

5mm on rear brake pads

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 56,517 miles

5mm on rear brake pads

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 50,283 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 42,608 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 42,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 34,977 miles

suspect front and rear pads low

Pass 8 Jul 2015 25,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AJ12 LSZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AJ12 LSZ, 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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AJ12 LSZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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