2011 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · DV11 SFO

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 17 November 2025, but the maintenance trend indicates significant and worsening structural concerns. While the car passed its most recent inspection, the history reveals a pattern of repeated failures related to severe corrosion in critical structural areas. The transition from a clean pass in August 2024 to a failure for excessive sill corrosion just over a year later suggests that previous repairs may have been superficial or that the underlying metalwork is suffering from advanced degradation. The recorded mileage of 106,388 over a fifteen-year period averages out to approximately 7,093 miles per annum, which is consistent with typical light-to-moderate usage for a Vauxhall Insignia of this vintage. The gap between the August 2024 pass and the November 2025 test shows an accumulation of roughly 4,855 miles over fifteen months, confirming the vehicle has not been subjected to heavy commercial duty. However, the recurring nature of the failures suggests that the vehicle has reached a stage in its lifecycle where age-related fatigue is outpacing routine maintenance. Prospective buyers must prioritise a thorough physical inspection of the vehicle underside, specifically focusing on the sills and sub-frame mounting points. The record explicitly identifies structural corrosion in the sills and sub-frames, which requires professional assessment to determine if the metal has been properly treated or merely patched. You should also inspect the rear braking system, as the binding identified in the latest test often points to seized calipers or neglected sliding pins. Given the history of structural failure, any signs of bubbling paint along the lower body panels or fresh underseal should be treated with extreme caution, as these often mask significant ongoing decay.