2010 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · FL60 XDS

The Vauxhall Insignia presents a stable roadworthiness trend, with the most recent test on 9 March 2023 at 183,471 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Prior to that, the 10 March 2022 test at 182,010 miles also passed cleanly. The only blemish is a failed test on 4 March 2022 at the same 182,010 miles, where the DVSA system shows no defects logged, indicating an administrative or presentation failure rather than a mechanical fault. Overall, the maintenance record suggests consistent annual compliance with no recurring advisories or worsening condition. At roughly 16 years old, the car shows 183,471 recorded miles, equating to about 11,467 miles per year, which is typical use for its age. The gap between the March 2022 and March 2023 tests covers only 1,461 miles, implying the vehicle saw light running in that period. The identical 182,010-mile reading across the two March 2022 entries confirms the fail and pass occurred within days of each other. With just three entries spanning 2022 to 2023 and no minor or major faults listed, the history is sparse but clean, offering little evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age and 183k mileage, as these components wear silently without MOT advisories when within limits. The lack of recorded corrosion or structural integrity concerns is reassuring, yet the 2010 shell may hide underbody rust not captured on a pass with no defects. Verify the 4 March 2022 failure reason via the physical VT30 certificate, since the absent defect data leaves the cause unconfirmed. Given the dormant record since March 2023, the car has now stood untaxed or unused for over three years as of July 2026. Prolonged storage risks seized calipers, flat-spotted tyres, and degraded fluids. A pre-purchase check must confirm the braking system frees off and the exhaust emissions remain within bounds after the layup.