2017 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · FN67 DWD

This Vauxhall Insignia presents a notably clean roadworthiness profile, with every MOT entry on the public record showing either a straightforward pass or, in one case, a fail that carries no recorded defect categories. The most recent test on 3 December 2025 returned a pass with no advisories, and the preceding 2024 examination was similarly clean, indicating that the vehicle has been presented for testing without any component-level concerns being flagged by the DVSA examiner. The single failure dated 14 June 2023, listed alongside the same-day pass, is unusual but the absence of any defect text on either entry suggests either a late retest or an administrative adjustment rather than a substantive mechanical concern. Overall, the trend across the five-year testing history is one of consistent compliance with statutory roadworthiness requirements, with no pattern of advisories, no recorded corrosion issues, and no progressive deterioration visible in the data. With 79,406 miles accumulated over nine years, this Insignia averages roughly 8,800 miles per year, which sits comfortably within the expected range for a privately owned family saloon of this age and is neither so high as to imply rapid wear on major drivetrain components nor so low as to raise concerns about prolonged standing. The relatively even spacing of the test dates and the absence of multi-year gaps between examinations suggests the vehicle has remained in regular use throughout the recorded period, which is mechanically beneficial for components such as brakes, seals, and the clutch or torque converter that suffer from extended inactivity. At this mileage and annual accumulation rate, routine wear items such as brake pads, discs, and tyres will have been replaced more than once, and the absence of any flagged braking components in the MOT history indicates that those replacements have been carried out before reaching legal minimums. For a prospective buyer, the lack of any documented advisories means there are no specific components to single out for urgent inspection, but the test drive should still be used to confirm the general mechanical health that the clean record implies. Listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, as the Insignia is known for wear in the front lower control arm bushes and anti-roll bar drop links at this mileage, even when such items have not yet been flagged on test. On the move, check for any pulling to one side under braking, which could indicate unevenly worn discs or a binding caliper, and feel for vibration through the steering wheel that might suggest a worn front wheel bearing or warped brake discs. Under the bonnet, inspect for any signs of oil seepage around the valve cover gasket and the turbo oil feed pipes if the vehicle is the diesel variant, as these are common failure points on higher-mileage Insignias and would not necessarily be captured in an MOT test. Examine the coolant expansion tank and its cap for staining that could indicate a slow leak, and check the condition of the auxiliary drive belt for any glazing or cracking. Finally, with the engine running, listen for any timing chain rattle on cold start, particularly on the 1.6 and 2.0 litre petrol units, as this is a known wear item on the platform and can escalate into a costly repair if not addressed early.