2016 Vauxhall Insignia 1.4L Petrol · DV66 MFU

The 2016 Vauxhall Insignia presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean pass on the most recent test dated 1 July 2025 at 79,965 miles with zero defects recorded. The preceding test on 25 June 2024 at 70,090 miles also passed without advisories, indicating the rear brake wear flagged in July 2023 was promptly addressed. That earlier advisory at 62,460 miles noted rear brake pads wearing thin, a minor consumable issue now resolved. The record shows no recurring structural or mechanical faults, suggesting consistent upkeep rather than neglect. The mileage accumulation of roughly 8,000 miles per year sits squarely within typical use for a decade-old vehicle. The gap between the September 2021 test at 39,806 miles and the August 2022 test at 54,917 miles shows a notable jump of 15,111 miles in under twelve months, yet the car passed cleanly both times. This spike does not correlate with any recorded defects, implying sustained use rather than abuse. The subsequent annual increments of approximately 7,500 to 7,900 miles remain steady and unremarkable, with no suspicious odometer anomalies visible in the data. Despite the clean recent record, a buyer should physically inspect the rear braking system for uneven wear or binding calipers, given the historical advisory. The front brakes and all four tyre sidewalls deserve close scrutiny for age-related cracking, as rubber degrades irrespective of tread depth on a car of this vintage. Bounce-test the suspension and check front lower arm bushes and rear trailing arm bushes for play, as these are common failure points on the Insignia platform beyond 70,000 miles. Examine the subframes and inner wing arches for corrosion, particularly if the car has spent time in coastal or salted-road areas. The clean MOT history is encouraging, but a pre-purchase inspection remains essential to verify structural integrity beneath the surface.