2013 Vauxhall Antara 2.2L Diesel · LO62 OGG

A clear pattern of corrosion-related advisories on suspension components and steering wear has emerged across the recorded MOT history of this 2013 Vauxhall Antara, with the most recent pass on 30 October 2025 continuing that theme rather than resolving it. The latest test recorded advisory notices for play in the steering rack inner joints at the front and corrosion on front and rear suspension arms, both described as not seriously weakened at that point. Earlier in 2025, on 7 July, the vehicle failed its MOT due to a nearside front position lamp not working, alongside recurring advisories for steering rack joint play and a front oil leak. The 2024 cycle also produced a failure for an inoperative reversing lamp and recorded brake disc wear at the front, plus corrosion on both rear anti-roll bar linkages. While the 2023 test passed without any advisories, the longer trend from 2021 onwards shows a gradual accumulation of wear-related items, particularly around the underbody and steering, suggesting progressive mechanical ageing rather than acute faults. The recorded mileage of 79,078 miles across 13 years equates to roughly 6,083 miles annually, which sits in a broadly average band for a vehicle of this age and therefore points to steady rather than exceptional use. There are no significant gaps in the MOT testing record within the dates provided, with annual tests consistently carried out between 2021 and 2025, so the mileage progression can be tracked reasonably reliably from those readings. This kind of moderate annual mileage typically allows consumables such as brake pads, discs, and tyres to wear at a predictable pace, but it does not insulate the vehicle from corrosion on underbody components, particularly on a crossover of this vintage where road salt exposure and age combine to degrade ferrous linkages, brackets, and arm surfaces over time. For a prospective buyer, the steering and suspension items flagged at the most recent test deserve particular physical attention on a road examination. With advisories for play in the steering rack inner joints recorded at both front wheels across consecutive 2025 tests, the steering should be checked for any looseness, vagueness, or knocking sensations when turned lock to lock or driven over uneven surfaces, and a bouncy or wandering front end under braking could indicate that the wear has progressed since October. The corrosion advisories on front and rear suspension arms and on the rear anti-roll bar linkages should prompt a close inspection of these components for any flaking scale, deep pitting, or thinning metal, ideally with the vehicle raised so the arms, bushes, and drop links can be prodded for movement or surface degradation that may not yet have been severe enough to fail the test. The recurring front oil leak advisories, present in every test from 2021 through 2025, point to a persistent seep that has not been classed as excessive but has clearly remained unresolved across multiple years. On inspection, the underside of the engine and the surrounding components should be checked for fresh oil residue or staining, and the engine bay examined for any drips from the front cover, sump, or power steering area, with the fluid level verified on a cold start. The brake disc wear advisory from 2024, the cracked rear tyres flagged in 2021, and the corroded exhaust mounting brackets also recorded that year all warrant confirmation that any affected components have since been renewed or remain serviceable. A final check of all exterior lamps, including the reversing lamp and registration plate illumination that caused the 2024 and 2025 failures, will ensure the vehicle remains compliant at its next test.