2012 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · FN12 SHX

The Vauxhall Insignia presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 10 October 2025 at 167,694 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the three prior passes show no advisories or faults raised across a four-year span. The vehicle's history indicates consistent statutory compliance rather than deferred repairs. Annual mileage sits at roughly 11,978 per year against a 14-year service life, a typical usage rate for a 2012 fleet-style saloon. The records show steady accumulation: 127,845 miles in September 2022, 137,537 by September 2023, 155,671 in August 2024, and 167,694 by October 2025. A minor anomaly appears in early September 2023 when the car failed at 137,323 miles before passing seven days later at 137,537 miles, though the failure listed no defects, suggesting an administrative or presentational rejection rather than a mechanical fault. The clean MOT trail gives the buyer little to target from statutory data alone. No advisories for suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions appear in any entry, which implies previous owners addressed wear before each test or the car simply wore lightly. A 2012 Insignia at 167,694 miles still warrants a physical check of subframe corrosion, front lower arm bushes, and rear brake caliper condition, as these are common unflagged weak points on the platform. Given the sparse but clean record, a pre-purchase inspection should prioritise underside structural integrity and drivetrain noise over consumables. Tyres and wiper blades show no test-flagged neglect. The absence of recurring faults points to reasonable upkeep, though the 2023 double submission warrants a glance at the full DVSA failure reason code if the buyer wants certainty on that week's anomaly.