2011 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · BF11 OFV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed the 23 April 2026 MOT at 210,733 miles with no recorded defects. The 2024 failure highlighted serious sub‑frame corrosion, a leaking rear shock and an excessively worn anti‑roll bar ball joint; the subsequent passes in July 2025 and April 2026 indicate those faults were addressed, suggesting an improving maintenance trend. At 210,733 miles for a 2011 model, the car averages roughly 14,000 miles per year, which is high for its age. Between the July 2022 and July 2024 tests the mileage rose by only 32,686 miles, implying a period of relatively light use or limited mileage recording. The jump from 194,777 miles in May 2025 to 210,733 miles in April 2026 represents an increase of about 16,000 miles in under a year, indicating a recent surge in utilisation that could accelerate wear on consumables. A prospective buyer should verify that the rear sub‑frame and front sub‑frame corrosion have been fully remedied, inspecting welds and checking for any lingering structural weakness. The rear shock absorber should be examined for any residual fluid leakage and for proper damping performance. The near‑side front anti‑roll bar linkage ball joint must be checked for play, and the braking system should be tested comprehensively, as the 2024 test could not assess brake performance. A thorough visual and functional inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs will confirm that the earlier serious defects have not re‑emerged.