2016 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · BX16 DHC

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent MOT data. The latest test, conducted in September 2025 at 83,193 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, indicating that the car currently meets minimum safety standards. This follows a period of clean passes in 2024 and 2022, suggesting that the previous owners have addressed any minor issues before they escalated into failures. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,300 miles per year. Between the 2022 test at 63,444 miles and the 2023 test at 65,244 miles, the car covered only 1,800 miles, suggesting a period of low use. However, usage increased significantly in the following years, with the vehicle covering nearly 18,000 miles prior to the September 2025 test. This fluctuation in usage is typical for varied ownership but does not indicate unusual mechanical strain on the drivetrain components. The single failure recorded in October 2023 at 65,244 miles is the only point of concern in an otherwise clean history. While the record does not specify the specific reason for that failure, the immediate pass on the retest suggests a mechanical fault was quickly rectified. A buyer should perform a physical inspection of the front suspension bushes and control arm joints, as these are common wear points on the Insignia of this age. Given the mileage, checking for corrosion on the brake lines and the underside exhaust system is also advisable to ensure no hidden structural degradation is developing.