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2012 Vauxhall Antara Se Nav Cdti 4x4 Auto MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Antara Se Nav Cdti 4x4 Auto models manufactured in 2012, based on 1,612 real MOT test results.

72.3%
Pass Rate
27.7%
Fail Rate
1,612
Total Tests
37,281
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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2012 Vauxhall Antara Se Nav Cdti 4x4 Auto MOT Analysis

The 2012 Vauxhall Antara Se Nav Cdti 4x4 Auto has an MOT pass rate of 72.3% based on 1,612 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 37,281 miles on the odometer. With a 27.7% failure rate, the 2012 Antara Se Nav Cdti 4x4 Auto is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2012 Vauxhall Antara Se Nav Cdti 4x4 Auto is Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, responsible for 7.3% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from £5–50. Brakes is the second most common issue at 6.1%. Tyres follows at 3.4%.

Top failures specific to 2012 models only. The overall Antara Se Nav Cdti 4x4 Auto page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment7.3%117
2Brakes6.1%98
3Tyres3.4%55
4Suspension2.9%46
5Visibility2.0%32
6Noise, Emissions And Leaks1.1%18
7Non-component Advisories0.5%8
8Steering0.2%3
9Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems0.2%3
10Body, Chassis, Structure0.1%2
11Identification Of The Vehicle0.1%2

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 37,281 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Lamps & Electrical1.95% per 10K miBrakes1.63% per 10K miTyres0.92% per 10K miSuspension0.77% per 10K miVisibility0.53% per 10K miNoise, emissions and leaks0.30% per 10K miNon-component advisories0.13% per 10K miSteering0.05% per 10K miSeat Belts0.05% per 10K miBody & Structure0.03% per 10K miIdentification of the vehicle0.03% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Lamps & Electrical1.957.3%117
Brakes1.636.1%98
Tyres0.923.4%55
Suspension0.772.9%46
Visibility0.532.0%32
Noise, emissions and leaks0.301.1%18
Non-component advisories0.130.5%8
Steering0.050.2%3
Seat Belts0.050.2%3
Body & Structure0.030.1%2
Identification of the vehicle0.030.1%2

Mileage Statistics

37,281
Mean
20,494
Median
18,057
25th Percentile
26,980
75th Percentile
7.43% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2012 Vauxhall Antara Se Nav Cdti 4x4 Auto has an MOT pass rate of 72.3% based on 1,612 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 37,281 miles on the odometer. With a 27.7% failure rate, the 2012 Antara Se Nav Cdti 4x4 Auto is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2012 Vauxhall Antara Se Nav Cdti 4x4 Auto, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. With relatively low average mileage of 37,281 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 7.3% of failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 7.3% of MOT failures on 2012 Vauxhall Antara Se Nav Cdti 4x4 Auto models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Brakes — 6.1% of failures

Brakes issues account for 6.1% of MOT failures on 2012 Vauxhall Antara Se Nav Cdti 4x4 Auto models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Tyres — 3.4% of failures

Tyres issues account for 3.4% of MOT failures on 2012 Vauxhall Antara Se Nav Cdti 4x4 Auto models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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