2016 Vauxhall Insignia 1.6L Diesel · FH65 CSZ

A clean and consistent pass record across four consecutive MOT tests, with the most recent examination on 14 February 2026 returning no advisories or defects, positions this 2016 Vauxhall Insignia as a notably well-maintained example in terms of its formal roadworthiness compliance. The single failure recorded in the log on 18 February 2023 carries no documented defect details, which suggests the presenting issue was addressed swiftly and effectively, as the very same day produced a subsequent pass outcome. Across the entire four-test history spanning 2023 through early 2026, there are no recorded advisories relating to brake component wear, suspension deterioration, exhaust integrity, tyre condition, corrosion, or fluid leaks. This represents an unusually clean DVSA profile for a ten-year-old executive-class vehicle, indicating that the mechanical systems most stressed during statutory inspection have consistently remained within legal and safety tolerances. With 75,676 miles accumulated over a ten-year span, the Insignia averages roughly 7,570 miles per annum, a figure broadly in line with typical UK private and light commuter usage. There are no unusual mileage jumps, recording gaps, or inconsistencies visible between the four tests, with annual increments appearing proportionate and steady. This kind of moderate, consistent usage tends to be mechanically favourable, keeping the engine, transmission, clutch, and drivetrain within their intended working parameters without subjecting them to the elevated wear associated with high-mileage motorway work or, conversely, the component degradation that can accompany prolonged periods of standing such as seized brake calipers, perished rubber seals, and stale fluids. The mileage pattern here suggests the vehicle has been in regular, steady rotation rather than left idle for extended intervals. From a buyer inspection standpoint, the absence of recorded advisories means there is no specific component flagged for targeted scrutiny, but the typical Insignia failure and advisory patterns for this age and mileage band warrant attention during a physical appraisal. The front lower suspension arms, anti-roll bar drop links, and front coil springs are common advisory areas on this model, so listen for clonks or knocking from the front end over uneven surfaces and feel for vagueness or wandering from the steering wheel. Brake discs and pads on a vehicle of this mileage frequently show lipping and surface corrosion, so check for judder through the steering wheel or brake pedal under firm application and inspect the inner and outer pad material for wear approaching the backing plate. The rear drum brake assemblies, where fitted, can suffer from seized adjusters and weakened shoes, producing a pulling sensation or extended stopping distances. The Insignia is also known for oil seepage from the cam cover gasket, sump, and turbo oil feed lines on higher-mileage examples, so a thorough underbonnet inspection with a torch and a check of the underside for fresh drips or staining on the engine and subframe is worthwhile. The exhaust system, particularly the flexi-joint and rear silacer, should be examined for corrosion given the age, and the Diesel Particulate Filter, if this is the 2.0 CDTI variant, should be confirmed as functioning through active regeneration evidence on short journeys. Finally, verify that all dashboard warning systems clear correctly on ignition, that the dual-clutch automatic transmission, where fitted, changes smoothly without hesitation or shudder at low speed, and that the electronic stability control and ABS systems show no stored fault codes during a pre-purchase diagnostic scan, as these are areas the MOT does not actively interrogate but which represent genuine mechanical and safety considerations for the prospective buyer.