2013 Vauxhall Antara 2.2L Diesel · FL63 VKM

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 16 March 2026 at 125,569 miles. While the history shows a pattern of immediate failures just days prior to successful passes, the lack of recorded defects on the passing certificates suggests that identified issues were rectified before the re-test. The overall maintenance trend appears stable, as the vehicle consistently meets the minimum standard without recurring mechanical or structural de-escalation failures. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,660 miles per annum. Between March 2024 and March 2025, the car covered 6,377 miles, followed by another 5,823 miles in the year leading up to the March 2026 test. This relatively steady usage pattern suggests regular driving, which is generally beneficial for vehicle components like seals and brake assemblies compared to long periods of standing. The intervals between the tests are standard, indicating that the owner has maintained a proactive approach to the annual testing schedule. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the components most likely to cause the minor failures seen in 2025 and 2026. Since the record shows no specific defects on the passing certificates, the failures likely involved minor consumable items such as bulbs, wiper blades, or minor fluid leaks that required immediate attention. Given the age and mileage of this Antara, a thorough check of the suspension bushes and coil springs is essential, as these are common points of wear on this model. Additionally, inspecting the underside for corrosion on the exhaust and structural members is necessary to ensure that typical surface rust has not been ignored despite the clean MOT results.