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Vauxhall Antara

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,231 cc

Y8 JAAMOT history

Y8 JAA is a white diesel Vauxhall Antara first used on 26 Oct 2012. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 65,457 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

Y8 JAA white Vauxhall Antara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Antara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
65,457 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 JAA
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
26 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y8 JAA was last recorded at 65,457 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 2,793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,664 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,793 miles
Average per year
4,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,457 miles
  • 2025 – 62,664 miles
  • 2024 – 59,975 miles
  • 2023 – 57,187 miles
  • 2022 – 54,319 miles
  • 2021 – 51,312 miles
  • 2020 – 48,248 miles
  • 2019 – 42,412 miles
  • 2018 – 36,528 miles
  • 2017 – 29,957 miles
  • 2016 – 24,753 miles
  • 2015 – 20,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail65,457 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion on suspension componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail65,457 miles (+2,793)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,457 miles
    Test number
    943854639858
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on suspension components

  2. Pass62,664 miles (+2,689)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    62,664 miles
    Test number
    490535624097
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on suspension components

  3. Pass59,975 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    59,975 miles
    Test number
    209074153405
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail59,975 miles (+2,788)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,975 miles
    Test number
    798246923086
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass57,187 miles (+2,868)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    57,187 miles
    Test number
    863869197678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass54,319 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    54,319 miles
    Test number
    280388682906
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF & both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail54,319 miles (+3,007)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,319 miles
    Test number
    629315361275
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF & both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass51,312 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    51,312 miles
    Test number
    992799781144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail51,292 miles (+3,044)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,292 miles
    Test number
    668561003465
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass48,248 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    48,248 miles
    Test number
    457610071247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail48,239 miles (+5,827)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,239 miles
    Test number
    416082636965
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush separating , resulting in movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush separating, resulting in movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant bottle level on min
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak from offside of engine
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  12. Pass42,412 miles (+5,884)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    42,412 miles
    Test number
    634924307644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,528 miles (+6,571)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    36,528 miles
    Test number
    751348050584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,957 miles (+5,204)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    29,957 miles
    Test number
    188506741161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,753 miles (+4,248)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    24,753 miles
    Test number
    698955487582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    20,505 miles
    Test number
    821781284058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 JAA

Does Y8 JAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y8 JAA expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y8 JAA?
The MOT on Y8 JAA expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y8 JAA done?
Y8 JAA was recorded at 65,457 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 4,065 miles a year.
Has Y8 JAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 JAA has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y8 JAA 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 Y8 JAA find?
Y8 JAA failed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 major defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage fractured; offside front outer suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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