2008 Vauxhall Antara 2.0L Diesel · DU58 ZDF

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 20 January 2023 at 104,528 miles, with only an advisory note on rear brake pad wear. Earlier that same day it failed due to multiple defects including engine MIL inoperative, mis‑aimed headlamps and a worn nearside front suspension ball joint, all of which were cleared before the pass. Compared with the pattern of repeated failures between 2015 and 2019, the recent pass after corrective work shows an improving maintenance trend. Recorded mileage averages about 5,800 miles per year, reflecting low use for an 18‑year‑old vehicle. Between the September 2019 pass at 77,592 miles and the January 2021 pass at 85,343 miles the odometer rose roughly 7,800 miles, and the subsequent yearly increments to 2023 have been closer to 9,500–10,000 miles, indicating a gradual increase in usage. The earlier period from 2018 to 2019 showed a similar gain of about 8,900 miles over roughly twelve months. A prospective buyer should pay close attention to the front and rear suspension bushes and ball joints, especially the nearside front arm and rear arm, as these have been flagged for excessive wear on multiple occasions. Rear brake pads have repeatedly approached the wear limit, and the front discs and pads showed lip wear in 2015, so a thorough brake inspection is advisable. Headlamp aim should be verified, the engine malfunction indicator light checked for proper operation, and the rear coil springs inspected for corrosion while the windscreen washer system is tested for adequate flow.