2012 Vauxhall Antara 2.0L Diesel · FN61 AXT

The Vauxhall Antara presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 13 May 2025 at 89,219 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The May 2025 pass came one day after a failure on 12 May 2025 at 89,215 miles, though the tester logged no defects on either entry. A near-identical pattern occurred in 2024, where the car failed on 30 May at 83,596 miles and passed on 3 June at 83,600 miles, again with no defects recorded. These back-to-back fail-pass pairs with empty defect fields suggest administrative or presentation anomalies at the test centre rather than genuine mechanical faults. The mileage progression shows light, consistent use for a 14-year-old vehicle. The record moves from 77,505 miles at the 22 May 2023 test, to 83,596 miles by 30 May 2024, then to 89,215 miles by 12 May 2025. That equates to roughly 6,000 miles per year, matching the expected average for the age and implying no rapid accumulation or concerning standing gaps. The sparse history with three passes and two zero-defect failures over three years gives little evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of core wear items given the Antara's age. Although no advisories appear in the DVLA data, the 2012 platform is prone to degraded suspension bushes, corroding subframe mounts, and tired coil springs by this mileage. The brake discs and calipers warrant measurement for wear and binding, since the records offer no confirmation of condition. The repeated fail-without-defect entries point to clerical issues at the testing station rather than owner neglect. Previous keepers appear to have maintained the car to a basic passing standard with low annual mileage. Verify the V5C and seek evidence of interim servicing, as the MOT alone cannot confirm drivetrain or structural integrity beneath the painted surfaces.