2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Vauxhall Antara MOT pass rate and common faults

5,677 MOT tests in 2024. 53.3% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time53.3%
Failed or needed repairs46.7%
Typical mileage at test88,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,677 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working11.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.6%
  3. Stop lamp: not working5.5%
  4. Reversing lamps: inoperative4.5%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.9%
    344 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.9%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.7%
    300 marked dangerous
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.2%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics41.3%
  2. Brakes20.5%
  3. Suspension19.9%
  4. Emissions & leaks10.3%
  5. Tyres9.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.8%
  7. Body & chassis5.1%
  8. Steering1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine22.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.9%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.1%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Vauxhall Antara?

In 2024, 53.3% of 2012 Vauxhall Antara cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,677 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Vauxhall Antara?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Vauxhall Antara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).