2010 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · DY60 YLM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than preventative care. While it passed its most recent test in July 2024 at 176,052 miles, this followed a significant failure just two days prior. That failure highlighted critical safety system faults including the ABS and electronic stability control lamps, alongside mechanical wear such as a damaged rear shock absorber. The presence of thin nearside rear brake pads on the passing certificate indicates that components are only being addressed once they reach failure thresholds or trigger an advisory. At 176,052 miles over 16 years, the Insignia averages approximately 11,000 miles per annum, which aligns with typical UK usage for its age. The record shows consistent annual testing, with roughly 22,000 miles covered between July 2023 and July 2024. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of neglect, but the high cumulative mileage places significant stress on the drivetrain and suspension geometry, which is clearly evidenced by the recurring issues noted in the MOT history. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear suspension assembly, as the offside rear shock absorber progressed from light misting in 2022 and 2023 to total failure by 2024. The history of inner edge tyre wear noted in both 2021 and 2023 suggests potential alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that should be verified. Furthermore, the previously deteriorated condition of the nearside front CV boot noted in 2021 should be checked for current tearing or grease leakage to prevent drive joint failure. Given the ABS fault recorded in 2024, a diagnostic scan is necessary to ensure the underlying fault was fully rectified and no intermittent errors remain.