2015 Vauxhall Insignia 1.8L Petrol · VU65 AEB

A pattern of brake and tyre wear advisories, alongside emerging suspension component movement and an oil leak, defines the mechanical profile of this 2015 Vauxhall Insignia. Across five recorded tests spanning from late 2021 through March 2026, the vehicle has passed every MOT, yet no single test has been returned without at least one advisory item. The most recent examination on 23 March 2026 recorded a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inner edge, continuing a recurring theme that first appeared in 2021 when all four tyres were flagged simultaneously. Prior advisories include rear brake disc pitting in both 2024 and 2023, a binding nearside rear brake calliper, a deteriorated exhaust flexi section, an upper suspension arm bush presenting movement, and a non-excessive oil leak. While the absence of failures suggests no single defect has yet breached pass criteria, the density of recurring component wear items indicates that consumables and chassis bushes are reaching a stage where proactive attention will be required. Mileage accumulation appears consistent with average use for the vehicle's age, with the most recent reading of 74,023 miles representing roughly 6,729 miles per year across its eleven-year life. There are no multi-year gaps between recorded tests, with examinations occurring annually between 2021 and 2026, indicating the vehicle has remained in regular use rather than laid up for extended periods. This continuity of testing supports an interpretation that mechanical wear has developed steadily rather than through long stationary intervals, which can otherwise bring corrosion and fluid degradation issues. However, the absence of a pre-2021 test in the provided record prevents confirmation of how the earlier phase of the vehicle's life was assessed. For a prospective buyer, the brake-related advisories warrant the most immediate physical inspection. The nearside rear disc was flagged as pitted or scored in two consecutive tests and the same corner's brake was noted as binding in 2024, so a test drive should include a series of moderate to firm stops from higher speeds to feel for any pedal judder, vibration through the steering wheel, or pulling to the nearside. A stationary check with the engine running and a gear selected can reveal whether the rear disc becomes disproportionately hot, which would suggest the calliper slide pins or piston are sticking. The 2025 advisory regarding the offside rear upper suspension arm bush should prompt an inspection at low speed over uneven surfaces or speed humps, listening for clonking or knocking from the rear, and visually checking for cracked or perished rubber in the bush housing where accessible. The 2021 oil leak advisory, although classed as not excessive, is worth monitoring through a physical under-bonnet inspection for fresh seepage around the engine and gearbox mating surfaces, particularly the valve cover gasket, oil filter housing, and sump plug area, as oil leaks typically progress once initiated. The exhaust flexi deterioration noted in 2023 should prompt a check for blowing sounds on cold start, visible soot deposits around the flexible joint, and any movement in the system when rocked by hand. Finally, the recurring tyre edge wear, particularly on the nearside front, may indicate a wheel alignment issue, possibly stemming from worn suspension components already identified, so a four-wheel alignment check is advisable alongside any replacement tyres to ensure the new rubber does not suffer the same premature wear pattern.