2018 Vauxhall Insignia 1.6L Diesel · DX18 XBW

The 2026‑06‑12 MOT at 158,700 miles recorded a clean pass with no defects, indicating that the vehicle currently meets the DVSA roadworthiness standards and that the maintenance trend remains stable. Over the eight‑year lifespan of the 2018 Vauxhall Insignia, recorded mileage has risen from 86,944 miles in May 2021 to 158,700 miles in June 2026, averaging about 19,800 miles per year, which is high for its age. The incremental increases — 143,183 miles (June 2023) to 149,391 miles (June 2024) to 153,672 miles (June 2025) and finally 158,700 miles (June 2026) — show a consistent, uninterrupted usage pattern with no long periods of standing evident. Recurring observations include low tyre tread depth noted in the 2021 and 2024 tests, suggesting previous owners allowed tyres to wear beyond the 1.6 mm legal limit, and a 2021 advisory on near‑side front shock absorbers showing light misting of oil, which points to potential suspension wear. No structural rust or major mechanical failures have been recorded, but the repeated tyre failures and the 2024 retest after the initial failure indicate that consumable items have been neglected and that the braking system may have required attention. A buyer should therefore inspect the current tyre tread depth, examine the condition of the front shock absorbers and suspension bushes for signs of leakage or excessive play, verify that the brake calipers move freely and that discs are not excessively worn, and check the exhaust system and structural chassis for corrosion. Particular attention to the near‑side front wheel area will reveal whether the previously flagged tyre wear and suspension oil misting have been remedied.