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AK62 VFZ

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,132 mi
Last recorded90,132 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 VFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 90,132 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 90,114 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 87,056 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 87,056 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 84,225 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 84,225 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 79,879 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 79,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 74,914 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 67,760 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 61,612 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 53,339 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 53,339 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 45,617 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 37,481 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 29,206 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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AK62 VFZ 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 68.8%.

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 AK62 VFZ, 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 AK62 VFZ registered?

AK62 VFZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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