2010 Vauxhall Antara 2.0L Diesel · SW60 DPY

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance history shows a transition from significant mechanical neglect to recent stability. The most recent test in November 2025 at 103,018 miles passed with only a minor failure for an inoperative offside registration plate lamp. This represents an improvement over the 2022 inspection, suggesting that the previous owner addressed the underlying suspension and steering issues that were previously flagged. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,400 miles per year. There is a notable gap of nearly 9,000 miles between July 2021 and August 2022, followed by roughly 3,500 miles between the August 2023 and November 2025 tests. This steady accumulation suggests regular light use rather than long periods of the vehicle sitting stationary, which generally helps to prevent the age-related degradation of rubber components and seals despite the low total mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and steering assembly. The 2022 test identified play in both front steering rack inner joints and a reduced damping effect on the nearside front shock absorber. While these did not reappear in subsequent tests, the buyer should verify that these components were actually replaced rather than simply allowed to wear out of tolerance. Additionally, the 2022 record noted all four tyres were worn to the legal limit or on the edges, indicating a history of poor alignment or neglected maintenance. The current tread depth and wear patterns should be checked to ensure these issues have not returned.