2015 Vauxhall Antara 2.2L Diesel · DC65 AFE

The 2015 Vauxhall Antara presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 1 December 2025 at 66,353 miles, passed, but only after a failure on the same day at 66,352 miles for multiple lighting and tyre defects. This immediate retest suggests the previous owner addressed the stop lamps and registration plate lamp promptly, yet the advisory wear on both rear tyres at that same pass indicates a pattern of neglecting basic consumable upkeep. The overall trend is one of reactive rather than preventative maintenance, with the vehicle requiring repeated interventions on safety-critical items like brakes and lighting. The mileage progression tells a story of very light recent use. The vehicle covered just 13,065 miles between November 2024 and December 2025, a significant drop from the 4,518 miles covered in the preceding year. This low annual mileage of roughly 6,000 miles over its life is typical for its age, but the recent sharp reduction suggests the car may have been sitting unused for extended periods. Such irregular use can be detrimental to a vehicle's health, leading to flat-spotted tyres, brake corrosion, and fluid degradation, which may explain some of the recurring issues seen in the record. A buyer should pay close attention to the suspension and braking components. The 2024 test flagged a light oil misting on the offside rear shock absorber, a condition that can worsen if the unit is losing damping fluid. Combined with the corroded exhaust noted in the same test, there are early signs of age-related deterioration that a physical inspection must verify. The front oil leak, noted as not excessive in both 2023 tests, also warrants investigation to determine if it has progressed to a more serious weep or drip. The repeated failures on brake pads and tyres are a clear warning. In November 2023, both front and rear inner pads were below the 1.5 mm minimum, and by December 2025, all four tyres were flagged for wear. This suggests the previous owner was running components to the very limit of legality. A pre-purchase inspection should thoroughly check the condition of the brake discs for scoring and the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear, as these are often neglected when a vehicle is driven sparingly but aggressively when used.