2009 Vauxhall Antara 2.0L Diesel · DE09 CFD

The most recent MOT on 2026-04-16 resulted in a pass, but only after two failures within the preceding three weeks. That sequence alone signals a vehicle that has been hurriedly patched up to scrape through the test, not one that has been consistently maintained. The advisory list on the pass still carries several items that point to deferred repairs and ongoing deterioration. The pattern across the 2025 and 2026 tests is worrying. Both years required multiple visits to get a pass, and the 2026 failures were more serious than the year before. Recurring faults include engine management light and electronic stability control warnings, broken or illegal tyres, a fractured coil spring, worn anti-roll bar bushes, split CV boots, and ball joint dust covers that no longer seal. Corrosion in the rear suspension mounting area appears year after year as an advisory, which means it has been noted but not permanently corrected. Oil leaks from the engine and rear differential are also flagged consistently. This isn’t just one unlucky test; it’s a vehicle where basic safety items have been repeatedly neglected until they force a failure. The condition trend is clearly worsening.