2016 Vauxhall Insignia 1.6L Diesel · DT65 AAO

The vehicle presents a stable but maintenance-reactive profile. The most recent test on 16 September 2025 at 84,260 miles shows a pass, though the tester flagged both nearside and offside front tyres as being worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edges. This indicates a recurring pattern of deferred consumable replacement, as similar tyre advisories appeared in the September 2024 test at 77,483 miles and the September 2022 test at 62,936 miles. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical UK usage for a ten-year-old vehicle. The car has covered approximately 8,426 miles per year, moving from 34,318 miles in January 2019 to the current 84,260 miles. This steady progression suggests regular use rather than long periods of inactivity. The data shows no significant gaps in testing, with annual inspections occurring reliably between 2019 and 2025. A buyer should pay close attention to the suspension and steering geometry. The repeated advisories regarding tyres being worn on the edges suggest potential issues with wheel alignment or worn suspension bushes. The failure in September 2023 at 70,107 miles due to a fractured offside rear coil spring confirms that suspension components are reaching the end of their service life. Brake maintenance also requires scrutiny. While the 2024 test noted front brake discs were worn, the January 2020 test previously flagged thin pads on both the front and rear. Given the pattern of addressing consumables only when they approach legal limits, a physical inspection of the remaining brake pad thickness, disc surface condition, and any signs of binding calipers is necessary to ensure the braking system is not nearing another service interval.