2013 Vauxhall Antara 2.2L Diesel · 710 BGY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding mechanical wear and deferred repairs. While the car passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 108,484 miles, this followed a failure just two days prior. The transition from excessively worn front suspension arm bushes to merely worn rear bushes suggests some maintenance took place, yet the overall assembly is reaching its functional limit. The persistent presence of an oil leak across multiple annual tests indicates a long-term issue that the owner has opted to monitor rather than rectify. At 108,484 miles over 13 years, the Antara averages approximately 8,345 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The data shows a period of high activity recently, with over 5,000 miles covered between December 2024 and November 2025. This rate of use correlates with the acceleration of wear seen in the suspension and drivetrain components. The recorded removal of the rear driveshaft and propshaft in recent tests is concerning, as it implies either significant drivetrain damage or components that have been stripped to bypass inspection failures. A buyer must inspect the front end thoroughly for play in the suspension arms and trailing bushes, as the 2025 failure highlighted significant degradation here. The recurring oil leak, noted as a possible front crank seal, requires a professional assessment to determine if the cost of repair justifies the vehicle's value. Furthermore, the history of the removed driveshaft and propshaft necessitates a physical check of the four-wheel-drive system to ensure it is fully operational and not missing or improperly fitted. The previous SRS warning lamp from the 2025 failure should also be verified to ensure the airbag system is fully functional.