2015 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · DY15 DYV

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance history reveals a consistent trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in December 2025 at 105,746 miles passed, the tester flagged an offside rear tyre worn to the legal limit with inner edge wear. This indicates a recurring failure to address alignment or suspension issues, as similar tyre defects appeared in 2023 and 2022. The mileage pattern is consistent with an average of approximately 9,600 miles per year, which is typical for an 11-year-old vehicle. The record shows regular annual testing with steady increases in mileage, moving from 68,968 miles in late 2021 to 105,746 miles by late 2025. This regularity suggests the car has not sat stationary for long periods, but the accumulation of over a hundred thousand miles places standard wear stress on the rubber components and braking system. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the exhaust system, as corrosion was a noted defect in both 2021 and 2022. Although the vehicle passed subsequent tests, the early presence of structural rust in the exhaust often leads to future failure if not treated. Furthermore, the repeated inner edge wear on tyres across multiple years necessitates a check for worn control arm bushes, ball joints, or incorrect camber which may be causing premature tyre degradation. The braking system also requires scrutiny following the 2021 advisory for thin rear brake pads and pitted discs. While these are consumable items that may have been replaced since, the buyer should verify the current thickness and check for any binding calipers or uneven wear. The recorded history of a nail in the tyre in 2024 suggests the owner attends to faults only when they reach a failure threshold, making a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and essential components vital.