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Vauxhall Antara

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,231 cc

L4 BANMOT history

L4 BAN is a black diesel Vauxhall Antara first used on 13 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 175,913 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

L4 BAN black Vauxhall Antara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Antara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
175,913 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 BAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Antara
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,231 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 BAN was last recorded at 175,913 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 14,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,794 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
14,119 miles
Average per year
12,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 175,913 miles
  • 2024 – 161,794 miles
  • 2023 – 150,688 miles
  • 2022 – 139,194 miles
  • 2021 – 124,992 miles
  • 2020 – 113,492 miles
  • 2019 – 96,808 miles
  • 2018 – 87,130 miles
  • 2017 – 76,984 miles
  • 2016 – 58,796 miles
  • 2015 – 37,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,913 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both fronts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,913 miles (+14,119)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    175,913 miles
    Test number
    564624664081
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass161,794 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    161,794 miles
    Test number
    399354523351
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail161,786 miles (+11,098)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,786 miles
    Test number
    257052538274
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass150,688 miles (+10)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    150,688 miles
    Test number
    235717181618
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail150,678 miles (+11,484)2 dangerous5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,678 miles
    Test number
    714513783078
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass139,194 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    139,194 miles
    Test number
    235402006325
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail139,194 miles (+14,202)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,194 miles
    Test number
    735688067611
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass124,992 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    124,992 miles
    Test number
    284162037261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail124,970 miles (+11,478)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,970 miles
    Test number
    125694109946
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x 2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low x 2 (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass113,492 miles (+16,684)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,492 miles
    Test number
    741936453709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,808 miles
    Test number
    744043927945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail96,808 miles (+9,678)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,808 miles
    Test number
    519057622757
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  13. Pass87,130 miles (+10,146)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,130 miles
    Test number
    582943884502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass76,984 miles (+18,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    76,984 miles
    Test number
    117391992604
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass58,796 miles (+21,290)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    58,796 miles
    Test number
    412404848267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bold (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bold (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass37,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    37,506 miles
    Test number
    165692775433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail37,506 miles (+855)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,506 miles
    Test number
    776361675088
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Fail36,651 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,651 miles
    Test number
    356306555004
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about L4 BAN

Does L4 BAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 BAN is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L4 BAN?
The MOT on L4 BAN is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 BAN done?
L4 BAN was recorded at 175,913 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 12,953 miles a year.
Has L4 BAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 BAN has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L4 BAN 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 L4 BAN find?
L4 BAN passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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