2011 Chevrolet Captiva 2.0L Diesel · WF11 AAU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a clear decline in suspension and braking condition. While the most recent test in April 2026 at 96,710 miles passed, it revealed defects including thin front brake pads, pitted discs, and play in the offside front suspension arm ball joint. This indicates a progression from the February 2024 failure where suspension bushes were flagged as excessively worn, suggesting that components are wearing out without proactive replacement. The mileage pattern is consistent with a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,400 miles per year. The data shows steady usage, with roughly 7,800 miles covered between the March 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 7,200 miles recorded before the April 2026 inspection. This regular accumulation suggests the owner uses the car consistently, though the interval between the 2024 failure and the subsequent pass shows that repairs were only addressed after failure rather than during scheduled servicing. A buyer must inspect the entire front suspension assembly, as the lower arm bushes and ball joints have appeared multiple times across three different tests. The light misting on the offside front shock absorber noted in 2024 should be monitored for increased leaks which would lead to total component failure. Furthermore, the pitted front discs and thin pads identified in the April 2026 test require immediate replacement to ensure effective braking performance, as the hardware is clearly reaching the end of its functional life.