2014 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · FL14 VGD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a recurring trend of reactive rather than preventative care. While it passed its most recent test in September 2025 at 126,425 miles, it had failed just two weeks prior due to a bulb failure and significant brake wear. The persistence of thin rear brake pads across multiple tests dating back to 2022 suggests the previous owner only addresses braking components when they reach the point of an MOT failure. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a twelve-year-old Vauxhall, averaging approximately 10,500 miles per annum. A significant gap of 17,887 miles was covered between August 2024 and September 2025, indicating high-intensity use during that specific period. The test at 108,538 miles in August 2024 flagged a non-excessive engine oil leak and a low coolant level, which points to potential minor seal degradation or aging hoses that have not necessarily been proactively rectified during the annual service intervals. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the rear suspension system, as the nearside rear tyre was flagged as out of shape in both 2024 and 2025. This pattern often indicates worn control arm bushes or a failing shock absorber that causes uneven tyre wear. Given the previously noted oil leak and coolant issues, the engine bay should be checked for signs of weeping gaskets or crust buildup to ensure the leak has not progressed into a more serious mechanical failure at this high mileage.