2012 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · DS12 LGE

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the MOT history over the last three years. The most recent test on 30 August 2023 at 191,360 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum legal safety standards. This follows a period of clean passes in 2022 and 2020, suggesting that the previous owners maintained the vehicle well enough to avoid recurring test failures. The mileage accumulation is significant for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 13,700 miles per year. The data shows consistent heavy-use patterns, as evidenced by the 8,701 miles driven between August 2021 and August 2022, and another 4,865 miles between August 2022 and August 2023. The single failure on 3 August 2021 at 178,184 miles was rectified immediately, as the vehicle passed the same day, suggesting a minor issue that was quickly addressed rather than a systemic pattern of mechanical neglect. A buyer should focus physical inspection on components subject to high-mileage stress. Given the nearly 200,000-mile mark, the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers require scrutiny for signs of perished rubber or leaks. The braking system should also be checked for binding calipers or thin discs, as high annual mileage accelerates wear on these consumables. While the MOT record is currently clean, a structural check of the underbody and exhaust mounting is vital to ensure deep-seated corrosion has not compromised the vehicle's integrity.