2012 Vauxhall Antara 2.2L Diesel · AJ60 ABY
2012 Vauxhall Antara (2.2L, diesel). First registered 30 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 107,440 miles. MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ANTARA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,440 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AJ60 ABY Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2026
- 107,440 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
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AJ60 ABY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Antara (AJ60 ABY) between October 2015 and October 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
AJ60 ABY Mileage History
- 27/10/201550,443 mi
- 01/09/201659,646 mi+9,203 mi
- 01/09/201659,646 mi
- 02/09/201772,851 mi+13,205 mi
- 08/10/201876,903 mi+4,052 mi
- 08/10/201876,903 mi
- 28/09/201984,423 mi+7,520 mi
- 02/10/202089,424 mi+5,001 mi
- 02/10/202089,426 mi+2 mi
- 24/09/202196,910 mi+7,484 mi
- 24/09/202196,910 mi
- 03/10/2022100,609 mi+3,699 mi
- 03/10/2022100,613 mi+4 mi
- 02/04/2024103,815 mi+3,202 mi
- 19/09/2025106,224 mi+2,409 mi
- 19/09/2025106,228 mi+4 mi
- 12/10/2026107,440 mi+1,212 mi
Average of roughly 5,201 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Vauxhall Antara
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Common Problems: VAUXHALL ANTARA
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- DPF blockage and the diesel particulate filter fire-risk recall(Serious)
The headline fault on diesel Antara models (particularly the 2.0 CDTI and 2.2 CDTI) is DPF blockage caused by frequent short, urban trips where the exhaust never achieves passive regeneration temperatures. Under recall R/2015/137, Vauxhall recalled 2.2 CDTi models due to lower engine cover fire risks caused by excessive exhaust heat during uncompleted regenerations. DPF cleaning costs £200–£400, while neglected soot build-up or full filter replacement easily climbs above £1,500 to £2,000.
- Cascading electrical faults: alarm, indicators, window motors and control units(Moderate)
RAC's Antara owner survey found electrical issues to be widespread across all model years, citing arbitrary alarm triggers, failing indicators, frayed wiring looms, electric window motor burnouts, and ECU/control module faults. These gremlins stem from moisture ingress, poor earth points, and fragile body wiring harnesses, necessitating diagnostic scan-tool tracing rather than indiscriminate component replacement.
- Corroded, fracturing coil springs and worn suspension bushes(Serious)
Vauxhall Antaras suffer from elevated MOT suspension failure rates due to fractured or corroded road coil springs, weeping front suspension struts, and deteriorating suspension pins and bushes. Heavy curb weight combined with UK road salt exposure causes springs to corrode beneath their protective plastic coating before snapping on potholes, with multi-component front or rear axle overhauls reaching upwards of £900.
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- DPF blockage and the diesel particulate filter fire-risk recallSerious
The headline fault on diesel Antara models (particularly the 2.0 CDTI and 2.2 CDTI) is DPF blockage caused by frequent short, urban trips where the exhaust never achieves passive regeneration temperatures. Under recall R/2015/137, Vauxhall recalled 2.2 CDTi models due to lower engine cover fire risks caused by excessive exhaust heat during uncompleted regenerations. DPF cleaning costs £200–£400, while neglected soot build-up or full filter replacement easily climbs above £1,500 to £2,000.
- Cascading electrical faults: alarm, indicators, window motors and control unitsModerate
RAC's Antara owner survey found electrical issues to be widespread across all model years, citing arbitrary alarm triggers, failing indicators, frayed wiring looms, electric window motor burnouts, and ECU/control module faults. These gremlins stem from moisture ingress, poor earth points, and fragile body wiring harnesses, necessitating diagnostic scan-tool tracing rather than indiscriminate component replacement.
- Corroded, fracturing coil springs and worn suspension bushesSerious
Vauxhall Antaras suffer from elevated MOT suspension failure rates due to fractured or corroded road coil springs, weeping front suspension struts, and deteriorating suspension pins and bushes. Heavy curb weight combined with UK road salt exposure causes springs to corrode beneath their protective plastic coating before snapping on potholes, with multi-component front or rear axle overhauls reaching upwards of £900.
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