2012 Vauxhall Antara 2.0L Diesel · GF12 EWP
2012 Vauxhall Antara (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 131,158 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ANTARA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,158 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF12 EWP Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 131,158 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF12 EWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Antara (GF12 EWP) between June 2015 and April 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed tailpipe unattached (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
GF12 EWP Mileage History
- 05/06/201518,395 mi
- 05/06/201518,395 mi
- 03/06/201631,947 mi+13,552 mi
- 03/06/201631,947 mi
- 02/06/201745,755 mi+13,808 mi
- 07/06/201745,912 mi+157 mi
- 22/05/201862,443 mi+16,531 mi
- 22/05/201862,443 mi
- 12/06/201980,289 mi+17,846 mi
- 22/05/202090,898 mi+10,609 mi
- 22/03/2021100,920 mi+10,022 mi
- 22/03/2021100,920 mi
- 19/03/2022116,706 mi+15,786 mi
- 21/03/2023121,344 mi+4,638 mi
- 21/03/2023121,344 mi
- 19/03/2024124,984 mi+3,640 mi
- 04/04/2024125,040 mi+56 mi
- 06/03/2025128,130 mi+3,090 mi
- 28/04/2026131,158 mi+3,028 mi
Average of roughly 10,348 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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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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