2018 Vauxhall Insignia 1.6L Diesel · EO68 AKX

The vehicle presents a stable but consumable-heavy maintenance profile, passing its most recent test on 27 April 2026 at 99,408 miles. While the car remains roadworthy, the record shows a recurring pattern of neglect regarding tyre maintenance. The tester flagged a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on edge during the 2026 test, which mirrors issues seen in the 2025 test with an offside front tyre and the 2023 test involving both offside front and nearside front tyre defects. This suggests the previous owner frequently runs tyres toward the legal limit rather than replacing them proactively. The mileage accumulation reflects heavy usage for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 12,426 miles per year. Between August 2021 and May 2022, the vehicle covered nearly 19,000 miles, indicating a period of intensive use. The most recent interval between April 2025 and April 2026 shows an increase of 5,754 miles. This consistent, high-mileage usage places significant demand on mechanical components and suggests the vehicle has likely seen regular motorway or long-distance driving rather than short urban trips. A prospective buyer should focus on the braking system and tyre alignment. The MOT history shows intermittent issues with brake wear, specifically a failure in August 2021 due to thin rear pads and an advisory for thin rear pads in April 2025. The failure in April 2022 regarding inoperative parking brake efficiency on the nearside rear also warrants a physical inspection to ensure the mechanism is fully functional and not seizing. Given the repeated advisories for tyres worn on the edges, the suspension geometry and bushes should be checked for uneven wear or misalignment.