2009 Vauxhall Antara 2.0L Diesel · OV59 AXK

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass in September 2025 at 131,412 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a period of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. A failure just twelve days prior to that successful test revealed an inoperative engine management light, a failed registration plate lamp, and a leaking nearside front power steering hose. While the vehicle passed the subsequent retest, the history indicates that critical mechanical faults are only addressed when they threaten to fail an MOT certificate. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 131,412 miles represents an average usage of approximately 7,730 miles per annum, which aligns with typical UK figures for this age. The data shows consistent annual testing intervals with roughly 6,300 miles covered between the August 2024 and September 2025 tests. This steady usage suggests the vehicle is not sitting stationary for long periods, which generally helps keep seals lubricated though the high age means the vehicle remains susceptible to age-related degradation of rubber components and metalwork. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking and suspension systems, which have shown recurring issues. The records highlight persistent corrosion on brake pipes across the offside and nearside, noted in 2023 and 2024. The presence of grease on these pipes often indicates an attempt to hide corrosion from the tester. Additionally, the history of worn suspension arm bushes and anti-roll bar linkage play between 2022 and 2024 suggests the suspension geometry is reaching the end of its service life. The misting offside front shock absorber noted in 2024 should also be checked for active leakage, as this often precedes a total damper failure.