VAUXHALL INSIGNIA2016 · 2.0L Diesel

The Vauxhall Insignia presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 24 February 2026 at 39,653 miles passed with no defects recorded, and this clean result follows four consecutive annual passes with zero advisories. The vehicle shows no worsening faults, recurring defects, or unresolved mechanical risks across the available history. The mileage pattern reflects exceptionally light use for a ten-year-old car. From the 3 March 2022 test at 30,501 miles to the 24 February 2026 test at 39,653 miles, the car covered only 9,152 miles over four years, averaging roughly 2,288 miles annually. The records show no gaps in testing and no rapid accumulation; each annual entry steps up by a modest 1,000 to 3,900 miles, indicating the car spent long periods idle or was used for short local journeys. Low mileage combined with standing time carries specific risks not visible in a clean MOT sheet. Brake calipers can seize through lack of use, and suspension bushes may perish from age rather than wear. The tester recorded no corrosion or structural concerns, but a buyer should still inspect brake discs for surface rust, check for weeping suspension components, and confirm the exhaust emissions remain clean after prolonged cold starts. Given the unbroken pass record, previous owners appear to have kept the car legally compliant and stored it lightly. The absence of advisories on tyres, wipers, or consumables suggests basic upkeep was not neglected at test intervals. A pre-purchase inspection should nonetheless verify underbody condition and fluid freshness, as ten years of low use can mask degraded rubber and stale engine oil.