2019 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · DP68 YBU

The vehicle's recent MOT history indicates a worsening maintenance trend, moving from a clean record to multiple failures within the last year. While the most recent test on 15 November 2025 at 120,981 miles resulted in a pass, this followed a failure just one day prior. The failure on 14 November 2025 at 120,977 miles highlighted significant issues, including thin offside front brake pads and an inoperative engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL). The presence of an inoperative MIL is a serious concern as it prevents the driver from receiving critical engine fault warnings. The mileage accumulation shows a significant surge in usage. Between November 2023 and November 2024, the vehicle covered 32,000 miles, and it has added another 35,303 miles between November 2024 and November 2025. This equates to roughly 33,000 miles per year over the last two years, which is substantially higher than the 17,283-mile annual average for its age. This rapid increase in mileage suggests heavy motorway use or high-frequency commercial application, which accelerates the wear on all mechanical and consumable components. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system and electronic diagnostics. The tester flagged thin front brake pads in November 2025, and the November 2024 test noted both rear tyres were worn on the inner edges, which often points to incorrect wheel alignment or suspension geometry issues. Given the high mileage and the recent failure regarding the engine MIL, a professional diagnostic scan is essential to ensure no underlying engine management faults are being masked. The deterioration of the registration plates noted in late 2025 is a minor cosmetic issue, but the mechanical history warrants closer scrutiny. The transition from a clean record in 2022 and 2023 to multiple advisories and failures in 2024 and 2025 suggests that the vehicle's maintenance regime may not be keeping pace with its increased usage. Inspect the suspension bushes, tyres, and brake discs to ensure they have been adequately addressed following the recent advisories.