2013 Vauxhall Antara 2.2L Diesel · LD13 UTV

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean record in recent inspections. The most recent test on 28 February 2025 at 71,987 miles passed with no defects or advisories, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. Following a failure in February 2024, the owner successfully rectified the issues to achieve a clean pass, suggesting a proactive approach to mechanical repairs when faults are identified by the tester. The mileage pattern is notably low for a thirteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,500 miles per year. There is a visible gap in the records between August 2021 at 45,766 miles and February 2023 at 53,351 miles, where the vehicle covered only 7,585 miles over over eighteen months. While low annual mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, long periods of standing can sometimes lead to dry seals, seized components, or brake corrosion that is not always captured by mileage. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components susceptible to age-related decay rather than mileage. Low-mileage vehicles often suffer from degradation of rubber-based parts such as suspension bushes, split bushings, and tyre sidewalls. Given the age of the Antara, a thorough check of the chassis for structural corrosion and surface rust is essential, as the MOT record does not show previous structural failures. Additionally, inspect the brake discs for surface pitting to ensure that the low usage has not caused excessive oxidation on the braking surfaces.