2012 Vauxhall Antara 2.2L Diesel · SO62 HHN
2012 Vauxhall Antara (2.2L, diesel). First registered 06 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 74,838 miles. MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ANTARA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,838 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO62 HHN Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 74,838 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO62 HHN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Antara (SO62 HHN) between November 2015 and March 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SO62 HHN Mileage History
- 23/11/201521,406 mi
- 05/12/201630,957 mi+9,551 mi
- 01/12/201740,384 mi+9,427 mi
- 23/11/201849,489 mi+9,105 mi
- 27/11/201955,466 mi+5,977 mi
- 09/12/202060,315 mi+4,849 mi
- 26/11/202165,219 mi+4,904 mi
- 30/11/202268,927 mi+3,708 mi
- 23/11/202371,982 mi+3,055 mi
- 03/02/202573,157 mi+1,175 mi
- 25/02/202674,809 mi+1,652 mi
- 17/03/202674,838 mi+29 mi
- 17/03/202674,838 mi
Average of roughly 5,181 miles per year across 13 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: Average
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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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