2012 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · FN12 RZA

The Vauxhall Insignia presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 25 April 2025 at 176,050 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior tests show the same clean outcome, indicating no escalating mechanical concerns across the observed period. The single failure on 13 May 2024 at 165,784 miles is anomalous, as the record lists no defects and the vehicle passed on the same day at identical mileage, pointing to an administrative or process error rather than a genuine fault. Mileage accumulation sits high for a 2012 vehicle, averaging roughly 12,575 miles per year against the current 176,050 recorded. The gap between the 16 May 2022 test at 149,585 miles and the 9 May 2023 test at 157,184 miles shows about 7,600 miles covered, then 8,600 miles to May 2024, and 10,266 miles to April 2025. This steady annual use reflects consistent motorway or commuter cycling rather than prolonged standing, which typically limits seizure and corrosion from inactivity but accelerates wear on drivetrain and suspension consumables. The absence of advisories across all five tests suggests previous owners addressed items before they reached test-threshold condition, though high mileage at this age warrants direct inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc wear. A buyer should verify underneath structural integrity for corrosion, given the Insignia's propensity for subframe rust by year fourteen. The 2024 same-day fail with no defects demands the buyer confirm with DVLA that no outstanding recall or compliance flag affects the V5C. Given the clean record and stable pass pattern, the vehicle shows disciplined upkeep for its mileage class. Physical checks should still prioritise tyre tread depth, exhaust emissions under load, and binding calipers, as these are not always captured in a static MOT bay.