2016 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · HK16 AAO

The Vauxhall Insignia presents a currently roadworthy status, with the most recent DVSA test on 27 February 2026 at 102,912 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Maintenance trend across the available history reads as stable, with no advisories or mechanical faults flagged in any examination. The single anomaly of a failure on 16 January 2025 at 97,937 miles, logged with no defects, was immediately superseded by a pass on the same date and mileage, indicating the vehicle cleared scrutiny without recorded intervention. Mileage progression aligns with typical use for a ten-year-old car. The odometer advanced from 82,539 miles at the January 2023 test to 89,903 miles by January 2024, then to 97,937 miles in January 2025, and finally 102,912 miles by February 2026. Annual increments average near 5,000 to 7,000 miles between tests, below the rough 10,291 miles per year implied by total mileage, suggesting lighter recent use or periodic standing. The record remains sparse but clean, with no gaps exceeding thirteen months between examinations. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the unblemished MOT ledger. The Insignia's age and 102,912 miles place wear on consumable items such as brake discs, suspension bushes, and coil springs within expected lifecycles. The tester noted no corrosion or structural integrity issues, yet hidden rust beneath sills or subframes can evade a cursory test. Verify handbrake operation and caliper freedom, as binding rear brakes often escape detection when emissions and lighting pass. Previous owners appear to have maintained statutory testing discipline, given five consecutive annual certificates and only the curious same-day fail/pass. That pattern implies basic upkeep was not skipped, though the absence of advisories means potential gradual degradation of tyres or wiper blades went unlogged. Inspect tyre tread depth and screen wash functionality in person before purchase.