2012 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · FG62 WDY

The 2012 Vauxhall Insignia presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 28 October 2025 at 121,998 miles with zero defects. That same day also shows a failed entry at 121,992 miles with no recorded defects, which typically indicates an administrative or procedural retest rather than a mechanical failure. The overall trajectory from October 2022 through October 2025 is one of consistent, defect-free passes, suggesting the vehicle has been maintained to a competent standard in recent years. The mileage accumulation is steady and broadly typical for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 8,700 miles per year. Between the October 2024 test at 111,411 miles and the October 2025 test at 121,998 miles, the car covered 10,587 miles in twelve months, a modest uptick but nothing that raises concern about excessive wear. Earlier intervals show similarly even progression, from 91,549 miles in October 2022 to 100,029 miles in October 2023, then on to 111,411 miles by October 2024. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record that would suggest long periods of disuse or tampering. With no recurring mechanical or structural defects flagged across five consecutive annual tests, the MOT record itself offers no specific red flags to pursue. A buyer should still carry out a thorough in-person inspection focused on areas that MOT testing does not fully stress-test. Examine the suspension bushes, coil springs, and drop links for play or deterioration, as these components on the Insignia are known to degrade with age and mileage even when they pass a stationary test. Inspect the inner edges of all four tyres and the condition of the brake discs and pads, since uneven wear or lipping can develop between tests. Check the exhaust system for corrosion, particularly around the flexi-joint and mounting points, and look for any signs of surface corrosion along the sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points that could indicate long-term exposure to road salt. A short road test under varied conditions will reveal any binding calipers, gearbox hesitation, or steering vagueness that a static MOT inspection would not catch.