2016 Vauxhall Antara 2.2L Diesel · FP16 OUY

The 2016 Vauxhall Antara presents a stable mechanical trajectory, culminating in a clean pass on 2025-04-30 at 82,082 miles with zero defects. A week prior, the tester flagged an inoperative nearside rear parking brake, a failed offside stop lamp, and insufficient parking brake efficiency. The subsequent pass confirms these specific faults were rectified, indicating the previous owner addressed the immediate failures rather than neglecting them. The maintenance trend is currently stable, showing no lingering or recurring defects from that late April 2025 incident. Accumulating 82,082 miles over a decade equates to roughly 8,208 miles annually, a typical figure for this age. The annual mileage decreased notably from approximately 17,400 miles between April 2022 and May 2023 down to around 9,094 miles between May 2024 and April 2025. This tapering suggests the vehicle transitioned from regular long-distance use to lighter, more local running in its recent life. The MOT record is sparse but consistent, showing no alarming gaps in testing that would imply extended periods of unroadworthy standing. Buyers should inspect the parking brake mechanism and cables thoroughly, given the 2025-04-23 failure for an inoperative nearside rear parking brake and low efficiency. Look for corrosion on the exposed rear cables or sticking caliper linkages, common issues that can cause the system to seize or stretch. The offside front tyre wear noted on 2023-05-09 at 62,032 miles indicates a historical alignment or suspension geometry deviation. Check the current front tyres for uneven inner or outer edge wear, and physically inspect the front suspension bushes and tracking to ensure the underlying cause was corrected rather than just replacing the tyre. Verify all stop lamps function correctly to ensure no lingering electrical faults from the previous bulb failure.