2011 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · DY61 AEK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but exhibits a concerning trend of reactive maintenance rather than preventative care. While it passed its most recent test in January 2026 at 83,656 miles, this followed a significant failure just one week prior. That failure revealed multiple critical safety defects, including a fractured offside rear coil spring, a seriously weakened rear brake disc, and a binding rear service brake. The presence of such high-severity faults in a single visit suggests that mechanical components are only addressed once they reach the point of total failure. At 83,656 miles, the vehicle shows notably low mileage for a fifteen-year-old car, averaging approximately 5,500 miles per year. However, the data reveals inconsistent periods of use. For instance, the car covered only 2,577 miles between January 2025 and January 2026, and the overall low annual average suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for extended periods. This low-use pattern often leads to the degradation of rubber components and seals, which is consistent with the recurring issues of perished tyres and leaking components noted throughout the history. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the suspension and braking systems, as these are recurring weak points. The offside front suspension arm bushes have been flagged as worn or failing across 2024, 2025, and 2026, indicating a persistent issue that has not been fully rectified. Furthermore, the history of corro and corro coil springs in 2021, 2023, and 2026 suggests the rear suspension assembly is prone to corrosion. The buyer should also verify the integrity of the engine oil leak noted in 2025 and check the condition of the brake discs, which have previously shown significant structural weakness.