2011 Vauxhall Antara 2.2L Diesel · PO11 VOK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a recent decline in preventative care. While the car passed its most recent test in April 2024 at 120,247 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior that revealed multiple significant mechanical defects. The presence of an offside rear brake pipe at imminent risk of failure and excessively worn suspension bushes on both front inner arms suggests that the previous owner only addressed faults when forced by the tester rather than performing routine inspections. At 120,247 miles over approximately fifteen years, the Antara has averaged roughly 8,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical annual usage for an SUV of this age. The record shows consistent usage patterns between 2022 and 2024, with roughly 2,500 miles covered between the April 2023 and 2024 tests. However, the low mileage does not insulate the vehicle from rubber-related degradation, evidenced by the 2024 failure for perishing tyres due to age and oxidation despite the relatively low annual mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension to ensure the inner arm bushes replaced in 2024 were fitted with high quality and are not already failing again. The rear brake lines require a close look for signs of corrosion corrosion or bulging, as the offside pipe was previously flagged for imminent fracture. Additionally, the tyres should be checked for further cracking across the sidewalls, as the 2024 record indicates the rubber is reaching the end of its structural life regardless of remaining tread depth.