2011 Vauxhall Antara 2.2L Diesel · YX61 YMJ

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of escalating structural and mechanical wear. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 106,761 miles passed, the failure for a non-functional stop lamp and a corroded nearside rear suspension arm indicates that reactive repairs are occurring. The persistence of corrosion across multiple suspension components over several years suggests that the vehicle is entering a phase where age-related degradation is becoming a primary concern, despite the occasional pass results. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,100 miles per year. The data shows steady usage, with roughly 8,400 miles covered between the December 2024 test (98,303 miles) and the November 2025 test (106,761 miles). This regularity suggests the car is used for routine commuting, though the low annual mileage has not prevented the degradation of rubber components and the onset of oxidation, as evidenced by the extensive 2022 inspection. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear subframe and suspension arms, as the 2022 record flagged surface corrosion on the subframe and corrosion on all four lower arms. The 2023 test noted play in the offside front ball joint, which implies the integrity of the front steering geometry needs to be verified to prevent future failure. Furthermore, the history of weeping diff seals and minor oil leaks from 2022 necessitates a close look at the undercarriage to ensure these issues have not progressed into significant leaks since the last inspection.