2009 Vauxhall Antara 2.0L Diesel · FN09 KYG

The Vauxhall Antara presents as roadworthy following its most recent test on 7 October 2025 at 89,090 miles, where the tester recorded no defects and issued a pass. The maintenance trend is stable across the three years of available records, with no advisories or mechanical faults flagged at any stage. The vehicle cleared the September 2023 test at 80,348 miles, the September 2024 test at 85,433 miles, and the October 2025 test at 89,090 miles without defect. Annual mileage sits at roughly 5,241 miles against the vehicle's 2009 build date, a low figure for a 17-year-old SUV. The records show steady, light use: 80,348 miles in September 2023, rising to 85,433 by September 2024, then 89,090 by October 2025. Low yearly totals suggest either gentle commuting or extended standing periods, both of which can allow corrosion and perished rubber components to develop unseen. The MOT data itself is sparse and clean, with no consumable wear or structural issues logged across any entry. Two failed tests appear on 2 September 2024 and 6 October 2025, both at matching mileages to the subsequent passes on the same days and both with no defects recorded. This pattern points to administrative or documentation failures at the testing station rather than mechanical rejection, not a sign of owner neglect or recurring fault. The absence of advisories on tyres, brake discs, suspension bushes, or exhaust emissions means the history gives no warning of impending wear. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection beneath the car. Low mileage and long idle spells raise the risk of structural rust on sills and subframes, plus degraded suspension bushes and flat-spotted tyres from standing. Verify the brake calipers are free and the coil springs are uncracked. The MOT record shows nothing requiring correction, but a 17-year-old Vauxhall deserves a hands-on check before purchase.