2013 Vauxhall Antara 2.2L Diesel · FG62 ULZ

The 2013 Vauxhall Antara presents a stable maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 4 February 2025 at 139,927 miles with zero defects recorded. The vehicle has consistently passed its annual assessments, indicating a baseline of mechanical compliance. A failed test appears on 17 January 2023 at 109,636 miles, though the record curiously lists no defects for that failure; the car passed on the same day, suggesting a minor rectification or a data entry anomaly. Overall, the trajectory shows a resolving trend from that 2023 event, with subsequent years passing cleanly. The mileage accumulation aligns closely with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging roughly 10,764 miles per year. Between the January 2022 test at 94,911 miles and the January 2023 test at 109,636 miles, the vehicle covered 14,725 miles, indicating a period of heavier use. However, the subsequent year saw a drop in usage, with 14,451 miles added between January 2023 and January 2024. Most notably, the mileage remained entirely static at 139,927 miles between the January 2024 test and the February 2025 test, pointing to a full year of zero recorded use or a period of storage. Despite the clean MOT record, a static mileage reading over a twelve-month period raises concerns about the condition of consumables and structural components that degrade through disuse rather than wear. A buyer must inspect the tyres thoroughly for flat spots, perishing, or sidewall cracking caused by prolonged standing. Brake discs and calipers require close examination for surface corrosion and binding, a common issue when vehicles sit stationary. Suspension bushes and coil springs should be checked for deterioration, while the exhaust system and undercarriage must be assessed for corrosion that may have progressed unnoticed during the dormant phase. The lack of recent mechanical operation means a comprehensive road test is essential to verify the drivetrain and gearbox function correctly.