2015 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · DV15 VLK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward age-related component degradation. While it passed its latest test in November 2025 at 107,881 miles, it failed that same inspection due to a fractured offside rear coil spring and corroded nearside rear fuel pipes/filler neck. These failures indicate the vehicle is entering a stage where rubber and metal components are beginning to fail from age rather than just mileage. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. Between November 2022 and November 2024, the car covered 10,224 miles, followed by another 6,822 miles in the year leading to the recent failure. This steady usage suggests regular operation rather than long periods of sitting, though the 2024 advisory regarding perishing tyres at 101,049 miles confirms that rubber components are outdating despite sufficient tread depth. A buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the rear suspension, as the fractured coil spring suggests other bushes or shock absorbers may be nearing their limit. The corrosion on the fuel pipe and filler neck is a critical point; the buyer should check for further structural rust around the fuel tank mounting and lines to ensure the corrosion is not extensive. Given the previous advisory for perished tyres, the age of the rubber on all sidewalls should be checked for cracking, as the mileage alone does not account for material degradation.