2018 Vauxhall Insignia 1.6L Diesel · DO17 ALD

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following its most recent test on July 8, 2025 at 88,941 miles. While the car passed with no recorded defects on that date, the immediate failure recorded on the same day suggests a specific issue was identified and promptly rectified prior to the successful re-test. The lack of ongoing advisories across the last three tests indicates that the mechanical and structural components currently meet the minimum legal safety standards. The mileage progression is consistent with typical annual use for a family saloon, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per annum. Between the June 2023 test at 75,172 miles and the July 2024 test at 82,276 miles, the vehicle covered 7,104 miles. A similar interval of 6,665 miles was recorded between July 2024 and July 2025. This regularity suggests a consistent usage pattern rather than long periods of standing, which generally benefits the health of engine seals and battery condition. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the specific areas that caused the failures in 2024 and 2025, as the record does not detail the exact fault codes for those events. Given the mileage approaching 90,000 miles, a thorough check of the suspension bushes and coil springs is necessary to identify any premature wear. The inspector should also look for signs of surface corrosion on the rear sills and exhaust system, as these are common points of degradation on this model as it ages toward the eight-year mark.