2016 Vauxhall Insignia 1.6L Diesel · DV66 FBE

The Vauxhall Insignia presents as roadworthy following a clean pass on 7 November 2025 at 69,930 miles, with the maintenance trend stable across the recorded history. The most recent test showed no defects, though the vehicle failed two days earlier on 5 November 2025 at the same mileage with no defects logged, indicating an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. Prior annual tests passed without advisories, confirming a consistent absence of flagged wear or corrosion over the period reviewed. Annual mileage averages close to 7,000 miles against the car's ten-year age, a typical use profile for a 2016 Insignia. The records show steady accumulation: 48,434 miles at the 3 November 2022 test, rising to 57,853 by 1 November 2023, 64,724 by 1 November 2024, and 69,930 by November 2025. No gaps or sudden jumps appear in the sequence, and the sparse, clean record gives little basis to suspect neglected consumable replacement or deferred structural repair. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age, as MOT passes with zero advisories do not confirm component life remaining beyond the test date. The November 2025 failure with no defects recorded warrants a check of the V5C and test certificate to confirm the pass is properly registered and the earlier rejection was not a withheld mechanical concern. Given the lack of recorded corrosion, exhaust, or binding brake issues across five years, previous owners appear to have maintained basic statutory compliance. The low defect history suggests light use rather than deferred maintenance, though pre-purchase checks on tyre tread depth and wiper condition remain sensible given these are routine consumables not always captured at test.