2016 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · HK16 AED

The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 8 March 2025 at 127,118 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This clean bill of health follows a pattern of passing tests without any listed mechanical failures or warnings, suggesting the car has been kept in a condition that meets minimum legal standards. The mileage is high for a ten year old vehicle, averaging roughly 12,712 miles per year. There was a significant increase in usage between January 2023 and January 2024, where the odometer rose from 99,829 to 117,499 miles. A further 9,619 miles were added by March 2025. This consistent high-mileage profile indicates the car has likely spent much of its life on motorways, which generally places less stress on the clutch and gearbox than urban driving but increases wear on long-term components. The absence of any recorded advisories across the last three years is unusual for a high-mileage Vauxhall Insignia. Typically, vehicles of this age and mileage show wear in the form of worn suspension bushes, leaking shock absorbers, or brake disc corrosion. The lack of data regarding these consumables suggests the owner may have performed preventative maintenance outside of the MOT process, or the testers were less stringent. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the chassis and suspension. High-mileage cars often develop structural corrosion or worn coil springs that may not have been flagged. Check for any signs of oil leaks around the engine and verify the thickness of the brake pads and discs. Given the lack of recorded faults, confirming the service history for timing belt and water pump replacements is essential to ensure the drivetrain is not overdue for major maintenance.