2015 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · DS15 OWY

This 2015 Vauxhall Insignia presents a stable and largely trouble-free maintenance record through its most recent MOT on 12 December 2024 at 126,729 miles. The car passed, but the tester illuminated the tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp, an advisory that has now appeared in two consecutive annual tests since October 2023. This recurring TPMS fault points to either a persistent sensor fault, a slow puncture that was not fully resolved, or a module issue rather than a simple one-off reset. The only other notable defect in recent years was a November 2021 failure for a non-functioning offside rear stop lamp, which was rectified on the same day. No corrosion, structural defects, or suspension failures have been flagged across the recorded history, which is encouraging for a vehicle of this age. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable, averaging roughly 11,500 miles per year, which sits squarely within the typical range for an eleven-year-old family hatchback. Between the October 2023 test at 111,057 miles and the December 2024 test at 126,729 miles, the car covered 15,672 miles in just over twelve months, indicating sustained regular use rather than long periods of inactivity. The earlier record shows a gap between November 2021 at 96,132 miles and November 2022 at 99,303 miles, a modest 3,171-mile increase that may reflect lighter use during that period or a change in ownership pattern. No mileage anomalies or rollback concerns are evident from the data. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the TPMS system first. Two consecutive advisories suggest a fault that has been acknowledged but not properly diagnosed, so checking sensor battery health, valve condition, and module communication is worthwhile. The windscreen advisory from October 2023 noted chips that did not affect the driver's view, but glass damage can propagate over time, so the current condition of the screen should be verified against the original advisory. The rear brake lamp failure in 2021 was a one-off electrical item and likely resolved with a bulb replacement, though checking all rear lamp functions remains sensible. Given the mileage and age, a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points, subframes, and inner wing arches, is advisable, as the MOT record does not guarantee the absence of surface or early-stage structural corrosion that may not yet meet a failure threshold. The tyre condition and tread depth across all four corners should also be assessed, as the TPMS light could mask an underlying issue with slow pressure loss through sidewall damage or bead seal deterioration.