2011 Vauxhall Antara 2.2L Diesel · SEZ 5005

The vehicle currently presents as roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive approach. While it passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 82,462 miles, this followed a failure just ten days prior. The trend shows recurring issues with suspension components, specifically the offside front ball joint which progressed from being excessively worn in the failed test to having slight play in the subsequent pass. This pattern suggests the owner only addresses mechanical faults once they result in an MOT failure, rather than performing regular preventative under inspections. At 15 years old, the mileage of 82,462 miles is significantly low, averaging only about 5,500 miles per year. This low usage often correlates with less engine wear, yet the data shows a recent increase of 8,300 miles between November 2023 and November 2024, and another 8,362 miles in the following year. While the vehicle is driven consistently, the low-mileage operation on a vehicle of this age can lead to the degradation of rubber components and seals, which may align with the persistent oil leak noted at 74,155 miles. A buyer must inspect the front suspension geometry closely, as the history flags multiple failures involving the offside front ball joint, track rod end, and offside front wheel bearing. The recurring advisories for tyres worn to the legal limit across multiple tests in 2024 and 2025 indicate a neglect of basic consumable upkeep and potentially uneven wear caused by the aforementioned suspension alignment issues. Additionally, the frayed offside front seat belt webbing requires replacement for safety, and the persistent oil leak should be monitored to ensure it does not originate from a failing gasket or seal cover that will worsen over time.