Timing chain wear on 2.2 CDTi diesel
- Typically appears
- 80,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Cold start and listen for a chain rattle
A 2010 Vauxhall Antara is now 16 years old, so an average example has covered around 216,000 miles. A mid-run car · most launch faults had been addressed by this point, and wear items are the main risk at this age. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2010 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
The 2010 Vauxhall Antara is 16 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 216,000 miles. At that mileage 2 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first.
Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~216k miles an average 2010 car has covered.
Timing chain wear on 2.2 CDTi diesel
Automatic gearbox harshness and fluid neglect
Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.
Corrosion on arches, sills and tailgate
Sensor and warning light faults
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Chain and gearbox wear on the diesel automatic.
Warning lights, so scan it before it goes on the forecourt.