2009 Vauxhall Antara 2.0L Diesel · ML09 AEA

The Vauxhall Antara presents as roadworthy on its most recent test, passing cleanly on 19 February 2025 at 161,820 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with the last three annual pass results showing no advisories or faults. Prior to the clean run, the vehicle failed twice on administrative grounds rather than mechanical defects, in February 2023 at 154,544 miles and again on 21 February 2024 at 158,566 miles, before passing later the same day in both instances. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a 2009 vehicle, averaging roughly 9,500 miles per year against the 161,820 miles recorded. The odometer moved from 154,544 miles in February 2023 to 158,570 miles by February 2024, then to 161,820 miles by February 2025, reflecting consistent annual use of around 3,000 to 4,000 miles. The record is sparse but clean, with no flagged wear on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion across any test. The repeated failures with no defects logged point to documentation or identification issues at the testing station rather than owner neglect of consumables or mechanical care. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of the coil springs, brake discs, and underbody for corrosion given the vehicle's seventeen-year age and high total mileage. Verify the suspension bushes and calipers operate free of binding, and confirm the exhaust system remains sound, as these components degrade with time even without MOT advisories.