2015 Vauxhall Insignia 1.4L Petrol · DF65 FHN

A clean and consistent MOT record spanning four consecutive passes, most recently on 24 October 2025 with no advisories, places this Insignia in a strong position for its age. The single failure logged on 11 October 2022 sits alongside an immediate re-pass on the same date, suggesting the issue was addressed promptly rather than representing a chronic or structural fault. With no corrosion advisories, no brake warnings, and no suspension or exhaust notes across the most recent tests, the documented roadworthiness profile indicates that the vehicle has remained mechanically compliant without requiring repeated remedial work in any one area. Mileage accumulation of 93,142 miles across eleven years equates to roughly 8,467 miles per year, which sits comfortably within the expected range for a privately used family saloon of this vintage. There are no extended gaps in the testing record, so the vehicle does not appear to have been laid up for prolonged periods, which reduces the likelihood of seized brakes, perished coolant hoses, or damp-related electrical issues that can arise after long standing. The annual mileage is sufficient to keep lubricants circulating and seals active, while not so high as to imply rapid wear of major drivetrain components within the recorded test window. For a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded advisories does mean there is no component-specific MOT history to focus a physical inspection around, so attention should shift to items that typically deteriorate with age and mileage on this platform. On a test drive, listen for knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly indicative of worn lower control arm bushes or anti-roll bar link bushes, which are a known wear item on Insignias approaching the 90,000 mile mark. Steering should remain centred and free of vagueness, with no clonking through the rack on full lock, and any pulling to one side under braking or acceleration warrants checking for worn drop links or strut top mounts. Brake pedal feel should be firm and progressive, with no judder through the pedal under firm stopping, which would point to warped front discs, especially given the mileage accumulation. The 2.0 CDTI diesel and 1.6 CDTI units fitted to this model should also be evaluated for tell-tale signs of age-related wear. On cold start, listen for any timing chain rattle from the engine for a couple of seconds before it settles, as the diesel timing chains on these units can stretch with high mileage. Check for oil misting around the cam cover and any residue around the EGR cooler area, and verify that the coolant reservoir remains clean without the tell-tale mayonnaise that suggests a failing head gasket or EGR cooler. Finally, inspect the rear subframe and suspension mounting points for any surface corrosion, as Insignias of this generation can develop rust in the wheel arches and around the rear beam mounting brackets, even when no specific advisories have yet been recorded.