2016 Vauxhall Insignia 1.6L Diesel · SE16 AEM

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, maintaining a clean record across the last three annual inspections. The most recent test conducted in April 2025 at 146,148 miles passed with no defects, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. While a single failure occurred in May 2023 at 128,153 miles, the immediate rectification and subsequent clean passes suggest the owner is proactive in addressing mechanical issues as they arise. The mileage profile reflects consistent high-intensity usage, averaging approximately 14,600 miles per year over its ten-year life. Between the November 2022 test at 121,109 miles and the April 2024 test at 138,266 miles, the vehicle covered over 17,000 miles. This rate of accumulation suggests regular motorway use, which often prevents the degradation associated with vehicles standing but accelerates the mechanical wear and tear inherent in high-mileage components. Given the high cumulative mileage, a buyer must focus the physical inspection on the structural integrity of the suspension and drivetrain components. High-mileage Vauxhall Insignias frequently suffer from worn suspension bushes, fatigued coil springs, and degraded control arms under constant load. The buyer should also check for signs of brake caliper corrosion or thinning brake discs, as the MOT record does not track the gradual wear of these consumables until they reach a failure threshold.