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Vauxhall Antara

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,231 cc

L16 MKVMOT history

L16 MKV is a white diesel Vauxhall Antara first used on 30 Nov 2012. Its MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 121,128 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2025.

L16 MKV white Vauxhall Antara – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Jun 2026
Mileage
121,128 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 MKV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Antara
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,231 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 MKV was last recorded at 121,128 miles on 27 Jun 2025, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,110 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
10,962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,128 miles
  • 2024 – 111,901 miles
  • 2023 – 108,939 miles
  • 2022 – 97,395 miles
  • 2021 – 75,051 miles
  • 2019 – 63,325 miles
  • 2018 – 49,255 miles
  • 2017 – 34,055 miles
  • 2016 – 20,130 miles
  • 2015 – 13,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,128 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,128 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    121,128 miles
    Test number
    901937198986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail121,110 miles (+9,209)12 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,110 miles
    Test number
    595414329824
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front brake back plates
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to underside
  3. Pass111,901 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    111,901 miles
    Test number
    881250476012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail111,891 miles (+2,952)2 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,891 miles
    Test number
    550174865270
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass108,939 miles (+11,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    108,939 miles
    Test number
    475150067843
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass97,395 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    97,395 miles
    Test number
    877701120072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,177 miles (+10,738)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    97,177 miles
    Test number
    810232442369
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass86,439 miles (+11,388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    86,439 miles
    Test number
    168639013498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust pipe corroded
  9. Pass75,051 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    75,051 miles
    Test number
    125875576598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail75,051 miles (+11,726)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,051 miles
    Test number
    681859170012
    • MajorNearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass63,325 miles (+14,070)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,325 miles
    Test number
    592771800115
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  12. Pass49,255 miles (+15,200)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    49,255 miles
    Test number
    241924247007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
  13. Pass34,055 miles (+13,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    34,055 miles
    Test number
    243085854942
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass20,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    20,130 miles
    Test number
    942031059924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail20,130 miles (+1,642)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,130 miles
    Test number
    579408110694
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass18,488 miles (+374)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    18,488 miles
    Test number
    672698296100
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  17. Pass18,114 miles (+4,403)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    18,114 miles
    Test number
    625640252905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,711 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    13,711 miles
    Test number
    758631064437
    • AdvisoryNo smoke detected by diesel smoke tester

Questions about L16 MKV

Does L16 MKV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 MKV expired on 26 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 MKV?
The MOT on L16 MKV expired on 26 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 MKV done?
L16 MKV was recorded at 121,128 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2025, an average of 10,962 miles a year.
Has L16 MKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 MKV has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 MKV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L16 MKV find?
L16 MKV passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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