2015 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · BU65 NBY

The 2015 Vauxhall Insignia holds a valid MOT issued on 2 June 2026 at 85,085 miles, but the maintenance trend is not reassuring. The most recent test passed yet flagged four separate advisories, including both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit and both rear shock absorber bump stops missing. A clean pass in May 2025 at 78,700 miles suggests the car was in better condition only a year prior, meaning the current defects have developed relatively quickly. The record shows a pattern of recurring suspension and tyre wear rather than a stable, well-maintained vehicle. The mileage progression is broadly consistent with light-to-moderate use. Between May 2023 at 60,308 miles and May 2024 at 67,669 miles, the car covered roughly 7,361 miles in twelve months, then added another 10,031 miles by May 2025 at 78,700 miles, before climbing to 85,085 miles by June 2026. That final jump of 6,385 miles in just over twelve months is unremarkable, but the acceleration in the prior year hints at heavier recent use. No glaring gaps or suspicious plateaus appear in the record, though the 2025 failure at 78,333 miles, just days before the clean pass at 78,700 miles, suggests the owner addressed immediate fail items but left underlying wear to progress. A buyer should focus on the rear suspension and braking components during any in-person inspection. The May 2025 failure flagged worn lower shock absorber bushes on both rear corners, and the June 2026 test confirmed both rear bump stops are now missing, a condition that accelerates wear on the shock absorbers themselves and can cause harsh bottoming over bumps. The front brake pads and discs were noted as wearing thin and pitted in May 2023, yet no subsequent test mentions replacement, so the condition of the front braking system warrants close scrutiny. The repeated appearance of rear tyre damage, including a nail puncture, sidewall cracking, and edge wear, points to either poor wheel alignment or neglected tyre rotation. The damaged nearside rear door skin and wheel arch noted in 2025 also raises a question about localised corrosion or impact damage that should be examined for structural integrity.