2012 Vauxhall Antara 2.2L Diesel · YP12 WKG
2012 Vauxhall Antara (2.2L, diesel). First registered 22 May 2012. Recorded mileage 133,801 miles. MOT valid until 06 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ANTARA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,801 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP12 WKG Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2026
- 133,801 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP12 WKG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Antara (YP12 WKG) between May 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (23 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
YP12 WKG Mileage History
- 21/05/201529,601 mi
- 21/05/201529,601 mi
- 23/04/201634,278 mi+4,677 mi
- 25/04/201634,314 mi+36 mi
- 30/05/201739,212 mi+4,898 mi
- 14/01/201840,684 mi+1,472 mi
- 14/01/201840,684 mi
- 12/02/201951,455 mi+10,771 mi
- 11/02/202060,844 mi+9,389 mi
- 13/02/202168,579 mi+7,735 mi
- 03/03/202168,730 mi+151 mi
- 28/06/202170,347 mi+1,617 mi
- 01/07/202170,356 mi+9 mi
- 24/06/202286,314 mi+15,958 mi
- 29/06/2023105,391 mi+19,077 mi
- 29/06/2023105,391 mi
- 04/10/2024115,315 mi+9,924 mi
- 22/10/2024115,218 mi-97 mi
- 08/09/2025123,180 mi+7,962 mi
- 08/09/2025123,180 mi
- 05/09/2026133,801 mi+10,621 mi
Average of roughly 9,227 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Vauxhall Antara
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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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