VAUXHALL ANTARA2016 · 2.2L Diesel

The Vauxhall Antara presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 13 August 2025 at 44,384 miles which recorded a pass with no defects. Every annual examination from 2021 through 2025 returned a clean pass, showing no advisories or failures across suspension, braking, emissions, or structural checks. The vehicle has avoided the recurring fault patterns that typically plague ten-year-old SUVs of this class. The recorded mileage confirms exceptionally light use for a 2016 model. The 2021 test at 25,852 miles rose to 31,302 by August 2022, then 35,787 in July 2023, 39,985 in August 2024, and 44,384 in August 2025. That equates to roughly 4,400 miles per year, well below the national average. No gaps appear in the testing sequence and no sudden accumulation occurred, suggesting either careful short-distance ownership or extended standing periods between uses. Low mileage combined with a clean MOT history implies the previous keeper maintained statutory testing but the absence of advisories does not confirm component health beneath the surface. A buyer should physically inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing caused by inactivity rather than wear, and examine brake discs for corrosion from standing. The exhaust and underbody should be checked for structural rust that a pass certificate may not flag if still within limits. Given the Antara's age, the lack of recorded defects over five years points to basic but consistent upkeep rather than deferred major work. Prospective purchasers should still commission an independent mechanical inspection, focusing on drivetrain seals and steering joints, since low annual mileage can mask degraded rubber components that a visual MOT test will not always record.